Brunei Street Food Recipe/ Nasi Katok Sambal/ Fried chicken recipe, Malaysian cuisine inspired dish

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

sambal

🥗Healthier: homemade chili paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought chili sauce

Homemade chili paste can be lower in preservatives.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while canola is often less expensive.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Prepare sambal by blending garlic, onions, dried chili, tomatoes, tamarind paste, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and oil until smooth.

Marinate chicken with ginger garlic paste, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.

Coat marinated chicken in a mixture of all-purpose flour, corn flour, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper.

Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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