Lindek's Ayam Percik

Ingredients :
1.5 kg Chicken, cut into 6 pieces
100 ml Water
300 ml Thick coconut milk
50g Tamarind paste

Spices
6 Shallots
3 cloves Garlic
2cm Ginger piece
1 stalk Lemon grass
3 teaspoons Chili paste
1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder

Seasoning
2 teaspoons Salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Method :

Mix the tamarind paste with the 100 ml water and squeeze to obtain tamarind juice. Set aside.

Combine and ground the spice ingredients. Then add the tamarind juice and thick coconut milk.

Put the chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl.

Pour in the combined spices with coconut milk and tamarind juice before adding in the seasoning.

Mix well until the chicken is coated with the marinade.

Keep in the refrigerator for several hours or preferable overnight.

Remove and grill the marinated chicken pieces over a charcoal pit or bake in the oven until meat is cooked and slightly charred.