Rendang ayam

Rendang ayam is a traditional dish and a variety of rendang prepared with chicken as the key ingredient. Other ingredients used for rendang ayam include kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, turmeric, coconut milk, sugar, salt, oil, and a spice paste consisting of ground shallots, garlic, red chili peppers, galangal, ginger, and coriander.

The chicken pieces are seasoned and sautéed with the spice paste, then cooked in coconut milk. The dish is simmered until the sauce is almost fully evaporated and sticks to the meat. Once done, rendang ayam is typically accompanied by steamed white rice on the side.