Gulai Ayam (Chicken in Chili Gravy)

Ingredients :

  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 1 stalk Lemon grass, bruised
  • 3 Kaffir Lime Leaves
  • 3 cm Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1/2 Nutmeg
  • 2 Cardamoms, bruised
  • 1 kg Chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 50g Shredded coconut, roasted, pounded
  • 1 lt Coconut milk from 3/4 coconut
  • 1 piece Asam Gelugur or 1 tbsp tamarind juice

    Spices (ground):

    • 10 Red Chillies
    • 1 tsp Peppercorns
    • 1 tbsp Coriander, roasted
    • 1/2tsp Cummin, roasted
    • 1/4tsp Aniseed
    • 2 tsp Chopped turmeric
    • 2 tsp Chopped ginger
    • 1 tsp Chopped galangal
    • 4 cloves Garlic
    • 8 Shallots
    • Salt

    Method:

    • Heat oil and sauté ground spices with lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cardamoms until fragrant.
    • Add the chicken pieces.
    • Add shredded coconut and mix well.
    • Then pour in coconut milk and asam gelugur.
    • Cook until the chicken is tender and the gravy has thickened.
    • If you prefer, add 300 grams peeled and quartered potatoes to the gravy along with the chicken.
    • Serve hot.

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