Ingredients
- 1/2 a medium chicken- cut into bite pieces
- 5 small shallots- peeled
- 2 cloves garlic- peeled
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh minced ginger
- 1 turmeric leaf- optional/ daun kunyit- minced
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 4 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2/3 teaspoon sambal oelek/ chilli paste
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Make it step by step
- Puree shallots, garlic and ginger with enough water to make it a thick paste. Rub this paste all over the cut chicken pieces and set aside for 20 minutes.
- Mix rest of the ingredients in a large pot and add marinated chicken pieces to it. Cover pot and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on medium heat. Stir periodically and adjust seasonings. Cook until chicken is tender, serve with steamed rice. Makes 3/4 servings.
Nutrition and portions
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Recipe source
Adapted from Foodista by Maya, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.
Cook times in the method are source guidance, not a record of testing in our kitchen. Check food temperatures and ingredient labels when cooking.