Nasi Katok

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs or leg quarters
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Oil, for deep-frying
• 4 cups steamed rice
• 10 dried chilies, soaked
• 4 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp shrimp paste
• 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

1. 1Rub the chicken pieces with turmeric, salt, and pepper, and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
2. 2Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
3. 3Blend soaked dried chilies, shallots, garlic, and shrimp paste into a smooth paste.
4. 4Fry the sambal paste in a little oil until fragrant and darkened, then season with sugar.
5. 5Plate a portion of steamed rice with a piece of fried chicken.
6. 6Spoon the sambal sauce alongside the chicken and rice.
7. 7Serve simply, traditionally wrapped in paper for a quick, affordable meal.

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