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Tum Ayam — traditional dish from Uluwatu, Indonesia
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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾6gCarbs
🥑22gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🫘 Soy

Tum Ayam

How to order / say it
Say it Tum Ayam — [toom ah-yahm]
Order I'd like to order Tum Ayam.
Locally Saya ingin memesan Tum Ayam.
Say locally

Minced chicken mixed with spices, wrapped, and steamed in banana leaves.

Why try it?

Tum Ayam is a delicacy that reflects the communal spirit and the significance of traditional cooking methods in Uluwatu.

How it tastes

Delicate and flavorful, the minced chicken is infused with spices, creating a soft texture with herbal aromas from the banana leaves.

Origin & History — first documented: 1780

Emerging in the 18th century, this dish was initially a ceremonial food, mincing meats to combine various flavors while maintaining a humble yet sophisticated impression.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g minced chicken
  • 🧄 30 g shallots
  • 🧄 20 g garlic
  • 🧂 15 g red chili
  • 🌿 10 g lemongrass
  • 🥛 50 ml coconut milk
  • 🥕 5 sheets banana leaves

Method

  1. 1 Mix minced chicken with spices and coconut milk.
  2. 2 Wrap in banana leaves and secure with toothpicks.
  3. 3 Steam for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

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