Ayam Panggang

(Indonesian Roast Chicken)

Serves 6-8


Ingredients:

1 (2kg) chicken, cleaned & halved
2 tbsp light soya sauce
3 tbsp juice of lime
2 tsp turmeric
salt to taste
2 dsp butter

Ground:
4 red chillies
4 chilli padi
1 clove garlic
1 tsp white peppercorns
1 tsp sugar


Method:

1. Grill the chicken gently over low heat till almost golden.
2. Mix together the ground ingredients, soya sauce and lime juice. Blend in turmeric and add salt to taste. Season the chicken with the mixture.
3. Grill the chicken again, basting with remaining seasoning mixture.
4. When done, remove from heat. Brush over with butter. Serve hot or cold, garnished as desired.