Indonesian Ayam Betutu

An authentic recipe for Indonesian Ayam Betutu, highlighting traditional Balinese spices slow-cooked to perfection.

Level Hard Prep 45 min Cook 120 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

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165 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 45m

Cook 120m

Level Hard

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for Indonesian Ayam Betutu, highlighting traditional Balinese spices slow-cooked to perfection.

A ceremonial Balinese slow-cooked chicken dish coated in a rich and spicy base genep paste.

Blend all the spice paste ingredients (shallots, garlic, turmeric, galangal, ginger, lemongrass, chilies, candlenuts, coriander, shrimp paste, and oil) in a food processor until smooth.
Sauté half of the spice paste in a pan over medium heat for 5 minutes until aromatic, then let it cool.
Rub the chicken thoroughly inside and out with salt, then stuff the cavity and coat the outside with the sautéed and raw spice paste mixture.
Wrap the seasoned chicken tightly in banana leaves, securing with toothers or kitchen twine.
Place the wrapped chicken in a steamer or bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 2 hours until the meat falls off the bone.
120 min
Unwrap carefully and serve hot with steamed white rice.

Calories 450

Protein 35g

Carbs 12g

Fat 30g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 3g

Sodium 720mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Prep 45 min

Cook 120 min

Total 165 min

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

An extraordinarily rich, aromatic, and deeply flavorful traditional Balinese masterpiece.

A ceremonial Balinese slow-cooked chicken dish coated in a rich and spicy base genep paste.

Summary

An authentic recipe for Indonesian Ayam Betutu, highlighting traditional Balinese spices slow-cooked to perfection.

Marinate the chicken with the spice paste for at least 2 hours before cooking for deeper flavor penetration
Soften rigid banana leaves by passing them quickly over an open flame or soaking in hot water so they don't tear
Adjust the bird's eye chili count according to your spice tolerance