Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng Ala Village Park

“Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng ala Village Park yang sangat peroi, beraroma dan ayam yang garing berempah. Ketahui rahsia perapan ayam dan teknik memasak nasi basmathi yang sempurna.
(Extra fluffy, aromatic Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng with crispy spiced chicken. Discover the secret marinade and perfect basmathi cooking technique.)”

Tempoh Penyediaan: 30 minit
(Preparation Time: 30 minutes)
Tempoh Memasak: 45 minit
(Cooking Time: 45 minutes)
Hidangan: 4-5 orang
(Servings: 4-5 people)

Bahan Nasi Lemak Basmathi: (Basmathi Rice Ingredients)

• 3 cawan Beras Basmathi (Direndam 30 minit dan ditoskan)
  (3 cups Basmathi Rice (Soaked for 30 mins and drained))
• 4 1/2 cawan Santan (Nisbah 1:1.5)
  (4 1/2 cups Coconut Milk (1:1.5 ratio))
• 2 inci Halia (Dihiris nipis)
  (2 inches Ginger (Thinly sliced))
• 1 biji Bawang Besar (Dihiris)
  (1 Large Onion (Sliced))
• 2 batang Serai (Diketik)
  (2 stalks Lemongrass (Bruised))
• 2 helai Daun Pandan (Disimpul)
  (2 Pandan Leaves (Knotted))
• Garam secukup rasa
  (Salt to taste)

Bahan Ayam Goreng Berempah: (Spiced Fried Chicken Ingredients)

• 1 ekor Ayam (Dipotong 12)
  (1 Whole Chicken (Cut into 12 pieces))
• 4 sudu besar Tepung Jagung
  (4 tbsp Cornstarch)
• 2 sudu besar Tepung Beras
  (2 tbsp Rice Flour)
• Bahan Kisar Perap: 5 batang serai, 2 inci halia, 2 inci kunyit hidup, 5 ulas bawang putih, 2 sudu besar biji ketumbar, 1 sudu besar jintan manis.
  (Marinating Paste: 5 stalks lemongrass, 2 inches ginger, 2 inches fresh turmeric, 5 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp fennel seeds.)

Cara Penyediaan: (Instructions)

1. Masak Nasi: Masukkan beras, santan, halia, bawang, serai, daun pandan, dan garam ke dalam periuk nasi. Masak seperti biasa dan gemburkan perlahan-lahan menggunakan garpu setelah masak supaya nasi tidak patah.
   (Cook Rice: Place rice, coconut milk, ginger, onion, lemongrass, pandan leaves, and salt in a rice cooker. Cook as usual and fluff gently with a fork once done to avoid breaking the grains.)
2. Perap Ayam: Lumurkan ayam bersama bahan kisar perap, tepung jagung, tepung beras, dan garam. Perap sekurang-kurangnya 1-2 jam di dalam peti ais supaya rempah meresap dan habuk rempah menjadi garing semasa digoreng.
   (Marinate Chicken: Coat the chicken with the marinating paste, cornstarch, rice flour, and salt. Marinate for at least 1-2 hours in the fridge so the spices penetrate and the crumbs become crispy during frying.)
3. Goreng Ayam: Panaskan minyak yang banyak. Goreng ayam bersama sisa rempah perapan sehingga garing dan berwarna coklat keemasan. Pastikan api tidak terlalu besar supaya rempah (habuk) tidak hangus.
   (Fry Chicken: Heat plenty of oil. Fry the chicken along with the remaining marinade scraps until crispy and golden brown. Ensure the heat is not too high so the spiced crumbs do not burn.)
4. Siap: Hidangkan nasi lemak basmathi bersama ayam goreng panas, sambal tumis, telur rebus, timun, kacang goreng, dan ikan bilis.
   (Done: Serve the basmathi rice with hot fried chicken, sambal, boiled egg, cucumber, fried peanuts, and anchovies.)

Tips:

• Habuk Rempah Rangup: Pastikan anda memasukkan semua sisa serai dan rempah perapan ke dalam minyak; inilah yang akan menjadi “krup-krap” yang sangat digemari seperti di Village Park.
  (Crispy Spiced Crumbs: Ensure you put all the leftover lemongrass and marinade bits into the oil; these will become the highly sought-after “crunchy bits” just like at Village Park.)
• Nasi Peroi: Jangan terlebih kacau nasi semasa masih basah; biarkan nasi “set” selama 10 minit selepas masak sebelum digemburkan.
  (Fluffy Rice: Do not over-stir the rice while it is still wet; let the rice “set” for 10 minutes after cooking before fluffing.)