Nasi ayam penyet with all the trimmings


This ‘nasi ayam penyet’ recipe is for a full meal complete with chicken rice, soup, side dishes and a sambal to die for. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

Originating from Surabaya in East Java, nasi ayam penyet is today available at every street corner throughout Indonesia. Judging from its popularity, this dish has also become a hit beyond the archipelago.

Penyet which means flattened or pressed, refers to the fried chicken which is lightly pounded with a pestle to soften it, or squished with a brick or a frying pan.

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