The traditional Kelantanese ayam percik tends to be quite sweet, and the traditional sweetener is gula kabung, which you may substitute with gula melaka or even regular white sugar.
The name could have been derived from the fatty juices that the chicken sputters as it is being grilled on the open flame, or it could refer to the thickened coconut baste that is splashed on the chicken halfway through roasting.
Recipe Description Ayam percik is a traditional Malay speciality that originated from the state of Kelantan.
You may roast the chicken whole, spatchcocked, or cut up into quarters.
The chickens sold at the stalls are usually quartered so that customers can choose their desired cuts.
The air would be filled with the burning of wood and coconut husk, and it will take a bit of restrain to stop at every stall to taste that heady aroma of smoke and spices.