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Fried chicken from Western Sumatra

Fried chicken from Western Sumatra

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Discover this traditional recipe from Western Sumatra, where chicken is cooked in coconut water and seasoned with a variety of spices for a unique flavor.

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Recipe from Serigalakampus (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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“Pop” chicken is a traditional dish from Western Sumatra. The distinctive feature of this dish is the white color of the meat after being boiled in coconut water and seasoned with various spices. Served with rice, sambal lado (chili peppers), and boiled cassava leaves, it is a culinary delight.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$4.50 $1.13 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.17
  • $0.10
  • $0.10
  • $0.15
  • $0.15
  • $3.80
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Gather all the main ingredients and ground spices. ≈ 3 min
  2. Thoroughly rinse the chicken, which has already been cut into pieces. ≈ 2 min
  3. Place the chicken in the pot. ≈ 3 min
  4. Season the chicken with the finely ground spices, ensuring they are evenly distributed. ≈ 2 min
  5. Add coconut water, lemongrass, and salt to taste. ≈ 3 min
  6. Bring the ingredients to a boil until the spices are well incorporated.
  7. Remove the chicken and drain. ≈ 2 min
  8. Heat a pan with oil paint.
  9. Add the chicken and fry it briefly.
  10. Make sure the chicken skin doesn’t become too dark. ≈ 3 min
  11. The chicken is ready to be served. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Fried chicken from Western Sumatra

  • Oil paint for cooking, as needed$0.17
  • 3-5 cloves of red Allium sativum (garlic)$0.10
  • 2-4 cloves of garlic$0.10
  • A piece of ginger root (approximately 2-3 cm long)$0.15
  • One piece of ginger root (approximately 2-3 cm long)$0.15
  • 3 lime leaves$3.80
  • salt, as needed$0.03

Total$4.50

that's $1.13 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Farm-raised chicken, cut into 4-5 pieces
  • 3 glasses of coconut water (approximately 750 ml)
  • Oil paint for cooking, as needed
  • 3-5 cloves of red Allium sativum (garlic)
  • 2-4 cloves of garlic
  • 3 cashew nuts
  • One stalk of lemongrass, flattened
  • A piece of ginger root (approximately 2-3 cm long)
  • One piece of ginger root (approximately 2-3 cm long)
  • 3 lime leaves
  • salt, as needed

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