Ayam Percik: Famous Malaysian Cuisine

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.

Infuse chicken overnight in a marinade of onion, garlic, chillies, lemongrass, ginger, galangal, turmeric powder, and salt.

Grill the marinated chicken over hot charcoal until cooked through.

Prepare the coconut sauce by cooking freshly grated coconut, fresh chilli paste, garlic, ginger, fresh turmeric, lemongrass, onion, and palm sugar.

Add tamarind and coconut cream to the sauce as it cooks, allowing it to reduce to a thick gravy.

Splash the coconut sauce atop the grilled chicken before serving.

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