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Ayam goreng

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ A dish from Indonesia

Ayam goreng, a dish from Indonesia
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Ayam goreng is an Indonesian and Malay dish consisting of deep-fried chicken in oil. Ayam goreng literally means "fried chicken" in Indonesian, Malay, and also in many Indonesian regional languages.

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๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientschicken, turmeric, garlic, coriander, candlenut, lemongrass, oil
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodmarinated then deep-fried
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylesavory, aromatic, spiced
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatenlunch or dinner main, often street food

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Ayam goreng come from?
Ayam goreng is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Ayam goreng?
Ayam goreng is an Indonesian and Malay dish consisting of deep-fried chicken in oil. Ayam goreng literally means "fried chicken" in Indonesian, Malay, and also in many Indonesian regional languages.