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ayam goreng Kalasan

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

ayam goreng Kalasan, a dish from Indonesia
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Ayam goreng Kalasan is an Indonesian dish consisting of fried chicken topped with kremesan, crisp bits of fried batter. The dish originates from the area surrounding the Kalasan Temple in Sleman, Yogyakarta, and has since spread nationwide, being considered a popular iteration of the ubiquitous ayam goreng.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientschicken, coconut water, garlic, coriander, palm sugar, rice flour batter
🔥Cooking methodsimmered in spiced liquid then deep-fried, topped with crispy fried batter flakes
👅Flavour & stylesavory-sweet, aromatic, crunchy topping
🕒When it’s eatenlunch or dinner, served with rice

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Where does ayam goreng Kalasan come from?
ayam goreng Kalasan is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is ayam goreng Kalasan?
Ayam goreng Kalasan is an Indonesian dish consisting of fried chicken topped with kremesan, crisp bits of fried batter. The dish originates from the area surrounding the Kalasan Temple in Sleman, Yogyakarta, and has since spread nationwide, being considered a popular iteration of the ubiquitous ayam goreng.