Fragrant Balinese Ayam Betutu
Traditional Balinese Spiced Chicken
A flavorful Balinese dish where chicken is marinated in a vibrant paste of spices and herbs, wrapped with banana leaves, and slowly cooked to perfection.
- 2 h 45 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
For the Spice Paste
For Wrapping
For the Cassava Leaves
Preparation
Marinating the Chicken
Clean Chicken
Clean the chicken and pat dry.
Apply Marinade
Rub the chicken with lime juice and salt. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
Rinse and Dry
Rinse off the salt and lime juice, pat dry again with paper towels.
Preparing the Spice Paste
Combine Ingredients
In a food processor, combine garlic, shallots, chili peppers, turmeric, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, and nutmeg.
Ensure the chicken is dry before applying the spice paste to prevent excess moisture.
Blend Paste
Blend to a smooth paste, occasionally scraping down the sides.
Sauté Paste (Optional)
Sauté the paste in a small amount of oil to mellow the spice intensity.
Cooking Process
Spice Paste Application
Generously rub the spice paste inside and outside the chicken.
Wrapping
Encapsulate the chicken in banana leaves and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
Cooking
Steam the wrapped chicken for 90 minutes then finish in the oven for a roasted flavor.
Plating & Serving
Fragrant Balinese Ayam Betutu
Fragrant Balinese Ayam Betutu
Present the Chicken
Carefully unwrap the chicken and present it whole on a serving platter with the vibrant spice paste glistening on top.