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Ayam Taliwang (Lombok Grilled Chicken)

Ayam Taliwang

Young free-range chicken grilled with Lombok chilli, shallot and shrimp paste. Spicy, savoury and slightly sweet. Named after Karang Taliwang village in Mataram.

Time
1 hr 15 min
Serves
4 people
Origin
West Nusa Tenggara
Type
Chicken & Duck
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Ingredients

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Spice paste

How to Make

  1. Rub the chicken with lime and salt and leave 15 minutes.

  2. Grill the chicken until half cooked over charcoal or in the oven.

  3. Fry the paste until fragrant and oily.

  4. Add the chicken and water and cook until the paste is absorbed and little sauce remains.

  5. Grill again, basting with the remaining paste, until browned.

  6. Serve with plecing kangkung and beberuk eggplant.

Kitchen tip

A young free-range chicken (3 to 4 months old) is essential for real ayam taliwang because it is tender and cooks quickly.

Questions

Where does Ayam Taliwang (Lombok Grilled Chicken) come from?

Ayam Taliwang is a traditional dish from West Nusa Tenggara (capital: Mataram), in the Bali & Nusa Tenggara region of Indonesia.

How long does Ayam Taliwang (Lombok Grilled Chicken) take to make?

It takes about 1 hr 15 min in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Ayam Taliwang (Lombok Grilled Chicken)?

A young free-range chicken (3 to 4 months old) is essential for real ayam taliwang because it is tender and cooks quickly.

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