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Malayan Fried Chicken (Aam Bampa)

Recipe by Spice N' Pans

Crispy, flavor‑packed Malayan‑style fried chicken marinated in a fragrant lemongrass‑shallot‑ginger paste, coated with cornflour and deep‑fried to golden perfection. Served with crunchy curry‑leaf beads, it pairs beautifully with coconut rice or plain steamed rice.

MediumMalaysianServes 4

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Source Video
2h 32m
Prep
27m
Cook
21m
Cleanup
3h 20m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$12.26
Total cost
$3.06
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Blending the aromatics into a smooth paste
  • Marinating the chicken for at least 2 hours
  • Maintaining oil temperature around 350°F (medium heat)
  • Not moving the chicken during the first minute of frying to form a crust
  • Carefully adding water‑loosened paste to hot oil for crispy beads

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can cause severe burns – use long tongs and keep a lid nearby.
  • Adding water to hot oil creates steam bursts; add slowly and stand back.
  • Wear gloves when handling turmeric to avoid staining skin.

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