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ayam goreng Kalasan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ 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.

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๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientschicken, coconut water, garlic, coriander, palm sugar, rice flour batter
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodsimmered in spiced liquid then deep-fried, topped with crispy fried batter flakes
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylesavory-sweet, aromatic, crunchy topping
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™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.