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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