YouTube/Dapur Jempol

The texture of the meat tends to be tough, similar to free-range chicken.

  4 Februari 2025 11:00

Brilio.net - There are various types of chicken that are commonly consumed daily, each with different characteristics and flavors. One type that is quite popular is red chicken. This chicken is known to have less fat content than ordinary domestic chicken. Many people like red chicken because it tastes more savory and has a dense texture, making it suitable for various types of traditional dishes that require a rich flavor.

The advantage of red chicken lies in its higher protein content compared to broiler chicken, so it is considered healthier and more nutritious. In addition, because it has less fat, this chicken is a good choice for those who want to enjoy chicken meat without worrying about high cholesterol levels. The chewier texture of the meat also provides its own sensation when consumed, especially for those who like meat with a denser bite.

However, red chicken also has drawbacks that need to be considered, namely the texture of the meat which tends to be tough, similar to free-range chicken. Because the meat fibers are tougher, this chicken requires a fairly long boiling time, even up to several hours for the meat to become tender. This long cooking process is certainly a challenge in itself, especially for those who want to cook quickly. Therefore, the right cooking technique is very important so that red chicken remains delicious and does not lose its nutritional content.

Luckily, a YouTube user Dapur Jempol once shared a simple trick in tenderizing red chicken meat . Through one of the videos uploaded, he admitted that it only took 30 minutes to tenderize red chicken. Even though he only used a regular pan, the chicken meat could be maximally tender, you know.

effective way to tenderize chicken meat  YouTube

photo: YouTube/Dapur Jempol

As reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Dapur Jempol on Tuesday (4/2), the technique used is to marinate the chicken. But instead of pineapple or papaya leaves, he relies on papaya fruit to tenderize the chicken. To be precise, he uses 2 young papayas.

Young papaya fruit is known as an effective natural ingredient for tenderizing red chicken meat because of its proteolytic enzyme content called papain. This enzyme works by breaking down complex proteins in meat muscle fibers into smaller, more digestible parts. When red chicken meat is soaked or cooked with young papaya, papain works to penetrate the tough fibers, so that the texture of the meat becomes more tender without the need for boiling for too long.

effective way to tenderize chicken meat  YouTube

photo: YouTube/Dapur Jempol

So, the prepared papaya fruit can be peeled first and the seeds removed. Then cut into several pieces, then blend until completely smooth. When blending, you can add a little water so that the papaya fruit is easier to crush and smooth.

effective way to tenderize chicken meat  YouTube

photo: YouTube/Dapur Jempol

Next, prepare the red chicken meat to be cooked. In the video, YouTube user Dapur Jempol uses a whole chicken that has been washed clean. Then he puts it in a container to then coat it with the young papaya.

If the entire surface of the chicken is coated with papaya, let it sit for at least 30 minutes. If you want the results to be more tender, you can let it sit longer. Make sure you marinate the chicken in a closed condition so that there is no contamination from flies or other insects.

effective way to tenderize chicken meat  YouTube

photo: YouTube/Dapur Jempol

Well, if it's done, immediately rinse the chicken meat using running water until there is no papaya fruit attached. According to YouTube user Dapur Jempol, this process does not change the taste of the chicken meat. So even though it has been left with young papaya for a long time, the chicken meat is still delicious and doesn't even smell. That way, the chicken meat can be cooked directly into various dishes.

"The meat fibers are very soft and easy to separate, even though it's still raw," said YouTube Dapur Jempol.

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