Ayam Geprek Sambal Dabu-Dabu is a spicy fusion dish that combines the crunchy fried chicken from Java (Ayam Geprek) with the fresh, tangy, and oily raw salsa from Manado (Sambal Dabu-Dabu). This pairing offsets the heavy, garlicky taste of traditional sambal bawang with the light, bright, and refreshing heat of dabu-dabu.

Why This Recipe Is Unique and Could Go Viral

• Spicy Contrast: It replaces the oil-and-garlic-based geprek sambal with a tomato and lime-based raw salsa.
• Fresh Sensation: The raw, fresh Dabu-Dabu provides an explosion of flavor that contrasts perfectly with the hot, savory, crispy chicken.
• Cross-Cultural Delight: It takes two culinary icons from opposite ends of Indonesia and unites them in one spicy dish.

Ayam Geprek Sambal Dabu-Dabu Recipe

Crispy Chicken Ingredients:

• 2 boneless chicken thighs (or breast fillets)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 100 gr high-protein all-purpose flour
• 50 gr cornstarch
• Salt, pepper, and stock powder for seasoning the marinade and the flour
• Oil for frying

Sambal Dabu-Dabu Ingredients:

• 10 red bird’s eye chilies, thinly sliced
• 2 large red chilies, thinly sliced
• 5 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 red tomato, deseeded and diced small
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 limes, juiced
• 5 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil), heated until very hot

Instructions:

1. Fry the Crispy Chicken:
   • Marinate the chicken with salt and pepper. Coat the chicken in the egg, then dredge it thoroughly in the crispy flour mixture.
   • Deep-fry the chicken until fully cooked and very crispy. Lift and drain.
2. Make the Sambal Dabu-Dabu:
   • Combine the sliced chilies, shallots, and diced tomato in a bowl. Add the salt and sugar.
   • Pour in the lime juice and stir.
   • Drizzle the sambal mixture with the hot, sizzling oil. Stir well. The oil will lightly cook the raw ingredients.
3. Smash and Serve:
   • Place the crispy chicken on a mortar and pestle (cobek). Gently smash the chicken until it is slightly bruised.
   • Spoon the fresh Sambal Dabu-Dabu evenly over the chicken.
   • Serve immediately with warm rice.

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