Classic Ayam Percik With a Western Twist | Shot on an iPhone XR

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

lemongrass

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon zest offers a similar citrus flavor at a lower cost.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: brown sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Brown sugar mimics the flavor of palm sugar while being more accessible.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: fresh chilies

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Fresh chilies provide heat without the added preservatives.

Marinate the chicken with blended shallots, ginger, and 1 1/4 tsp salt for 30 mins.

Steam the chicken for 15 mins.

Prepare the sauce by combining 30ml of coconut milk, 100 ml of water, blended shallots, chilli paste, lemongrass, tamarind, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2/3 tsp brown sugar in a pot. Let it simmer on medium heat until half boiled, stirring continuously.

Take the chicken out of the steamer and coat it evenly with the sauce.

Grill or air fry the chicken for 5-8 mins.

Add the remaining 200ml of coconut milk to the sauce and simmer until thick.

After grilling or air frying the chicken, coat it again with the medium-thick sauce and grill or air fry for another 3-5 mins.

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