Brilio.net - Chicken meat is a popular food ingredient that is rich in protein and vitamin B6, good for the brain, nerves, and skin. Free-range chicken is often chosen because it tastes more savory, although processing it can be a challenge because its texture can be tough.
To overcome this, free-range chicken can be boiled first. Many people add ingredients to the boiling water to make the meat tender faster, such as jackfruit leaves that contain protease enzymes to break down the protein that causes the tough texture.
However, if you don't have jackfruit leaves, don't worry. There is one type of fruit that can be used as a substitute. Curious about what fruit and how to do it?
As reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @vitrianna123 on Friday (10/24), first wash the free-range chicken that will be processed. Make sure the entire surface is free from any remaining blood or dirt that sticks to it.
When done, put the free-range chicken into the pan. Add enough water and seasoning to taste. In the video, this netizen is seen using fine yellow spices as a mixture of boiling water. Not only that, he also added pieces of young papaya to the pan.
"No need to peel it, it's guaranteed to be tender quickly," he explained.
photo: TikTok/@vitrianna123
The addition of young papaya is believed to be able to tenderize free-range chicken meat quickly. Not without reason, young papaya also contains protease enzymes, the same as those found in jackfruit leaves.
Even though it is boiled together, you don't need to worry about the taste of the free-range chicken being damaged. According to the video owner, the addition of young papaya pieces does not affect the delicious taste of the free-range chicken itself.
"Young papaya does not change the taste of the dish.. no need to throw away the broth.. boil it with the spices and the result is... the meat is tender and the broth is still delicious, " he said further.
photo: TikTok/@vitrianna123
Cook the free-range chicken until it is cooked and the sauce reduces. If it is cooked, turn off the stove and serve the free-range chicken dish. This way, the free-range chicken dish tastes more delicious. In addition to the spices, the texture of the chicken is also tender when eaten.