Ayam kecap is a popular Indonesian chicken dish made with kecap manis — a sweet dark soy sauce — and a unique blend of spices including fresh ginger, garlic, shallots, makrut lime leaf, galangal, coriander, and clove.Although we have never been to Indonesia, we love the flavors of Indonesian food, and many Indonesian dishes have been making regular appearances on our dinner table.(Try our pork belly version—babi kecap—and our Nasi Goreng, or Indonesian Fried Rice.)  Chicken drumsticks are a favorite in our house and always a hit with the kids.

An added bonus is that they’re one of the most economical cuts you’ll find at the grocery store.What is Ayam Kecap? Ayam means “chicken” in Indonesian, and kecap refers to kecap manis, the signature sweet dark soy sauce that is a cornerstone of many Indonesian dishes.  So, quite literally, ayam kecap means “soy sauce chicken.” Braised until sticky in an aromatic blend of spices, this comforting Indonesian dish was an instant hit with Judy and me the first time we tried it while dining out on vacation.It makes a perfect one-plate meal served alongside steamed rice and a stir-fried vegetable on the side.

We hope you try it!  Ayam Kecap Recipe Instructions In a large bowl, add the chicken legs, and sprinkle them with the salt.Rub the salt in evenly, and let sit for at least 10 minutes.  Heat a medium pot over medium-high heat, and add the oil.Sear the chicken legs until lig

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