Ayam kodok

Ayam kodok
Ayam Kodok Batavia
Ayam Kodok (Indonesian Stuffed Chicken)
Place of originIndonesia
Region or stateNationwide
Main ingredientsChicken

Ayam kodok (lit.'frog chicken' in Indonesian) is an Indonesian stuffed and roasted chicken, commonly served as a holiday staple during Christmas and other special occasions.[1] The dish dates back to the colonial era, likely related to gevulde kip, the Dutch stuffed chicken dish.[1]

Preparation

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Ayam kodok preparation requires deboning a chicken, and then stuffing it with ground chicken meat with beef or pork, spices, vegetables, and hard boiled eggs.[2] The chicken is then optionally steamed before it is roasted.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Kautsar, Muthi Achadiat. "'Ayam kodok': Indonesia's near-forgotten holiday dish". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2019-12-26.
  2. ^ a b "Traditional Indo Christmas menu featuring Ayam Kodok". Cooking With Keasberry. 2019-12-22. Retrieved 2019-12-26.