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Bakakak hayam

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

Bakakak hayam, a dish from Indonesia
amrufm from Shah Alam, Malaysia · CC BY 2.0

Bakakak hayam or Ayam Bekakak is a traditional Sundanese cuisine, originating from the Indonesia. The form of chicken roasted above fire, after it is cleaned and added with special seasonings.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientswhole chicken, garlic, shallots, candlenut, turmeric, coriander, lemongrass
🔥Cooking methodbutterflied and grilled over open fire
👅Flavour & stylesavory, mildly spiced, aromatic, slightly sweet
🕒When it’s eatenfestive, ceremonial main dish

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Bakakak hayam come from?
Bakakak hayam is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Bakakak hayam?
Bakakak hayam or Ayam Bekakak is a traditional Sundanese cuisine, originating from the Indonesia. The form of chicken roasted above fire, after it is cleaned and added with special seasonings.