Ayam Taliwang
Ayam Taliwang is a spicy Indonesian ayam bakar (grilled chicken) dish from Lombok.
 Ayam Taliwang in Mataram | |
| Course | Main course |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Mataram, Lombok |
| Serving temperature | Hot or room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Grilled chicken |
History
Although Ayam Taliwang is said to be a dish favoured by Sasak nobility,[1] Abdul Hamid claims to have invented the dish in 1970.[2] It is named after Karang Taliwang in Mataram, the capital of Lombok.[1][2]
Ayam Taliwang is one of the characteristic of lombok's culinary dish.
Just like the name, Ayam Taliwang was originated from Karang Taliwang, Lombok. [3]
Preparation
Ayam Taliwang is made with chicken (preferably free range), which is cut and cleaned prior to grilling. Once it has been grilled halfway, it is removed from the grill and tenderized with a pestle. It is then dipped in cooking oil; after several seconds in the oil, it is put in a spicy sauce of garlic, chili, and shrimp paste. It is then fried or grilled to order.[2]
Presentation
Ayam Taliwang physically appears similar to regular grilled or fried chicken, with a covering of sambal. Its taste is sweet and spicy, with traces of shrimp paste. It can be served with a side of water spinach (pelecing) and eggplant (beberuk) covered with chili sauce.[2]
Variations
The Taliwang flavour has been adapted for instant noodles.[2]
Taliwang Grilled Chicken, Plecing Kale, Eggplant, Sambal Dabu-Dabu
See also
References
- Footnotes
- Kamah 2001-10-24, Ayam Taliwang.
- Nugraha 2007-04-26, Famed 'Ayam Taliwang'.
- "Ketahui Rahasia Di Balik Nama Ayam Taliwang Lombok!". Lombok Tour Plus - Paket Tour Lombok dan Wisata lombok Favorite #1. 2017-04-06. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
- Bibliography
- Kamah, Wahyuni (24 October 2001). "Ayam Taliwang Thriving Despite Fast-Food Boom". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- Nugraha, Panca (26 April 2007). "Famed 'Ayam Taliwang' Makes Mouths Water". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
