Aromatic Indonesian Chicken Curry (Gulai Ayam Arya)

Gulai Ayam Arya: A Rich Indonesian Chicken Curry Recipe

Ingredients

For the Spice Paste:

• 5 whole chickens, cleaned and cut into pieces
• 5 cloves garlic
• 5 shallots
• 5 small red chilies (adjust to taste)
• 5 tablespoons red chili powder
• 5 slices ginger
• 5 slices turmeric
• 3 teaspoons black pepper powder
• 3 teaspoons coriander powder
• 3 tablespoons goat seasoning spice blend

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• 15 kaffir lime leaves
• 15 bay leaves
• 5 slices galangal (laos)
• 5 stalks lemongrass
• 10 cloves
• 10 pieces cinnamon bark
• 1 cardamom pod

For the Coconut Milk:

• 1 coconut, grated and squeezed to extract coconut milk
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   Start by cleaning the chicken pieces thoroughly. Once cleaned, season them lightly with salt and vinegar to enhance flavor and freshness.

2. Make the Spice Paste:
   Blend the garlic, shallots, red chilies, red chili powder, ginger, and turmeric into a smooth paste. You can use a food processor or mortar and pestle for this.

3. Sauté the Spice Paste:
   Heat a generous amount of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste along with the kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, galangal, lemongrass, cloves, cinnamon bark, and cardamom pod. Sauté until the paste is fragrant and the oil starts to separate.

4. Cook the Chicken:
   Add the chicken pieces to the pan with the sautéed spice paste. Stir well to ensure the chicken is coated with the spices. Season with salt to taste.

5. Add Coconut Milk:
   Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.

6. Simmer and Adjust:
   Let the curry simmer until the chicken is tender and the flavors are well melded. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning if needed.

7. Serve:
   Once the chicken is cooked and the curry has thickened to your liking, remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of side.

8. Enjoy:
   Taste the final dish and adjust seasoning if necessary. Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic Gulai Ayam Arya!

Feel free to explore variations or add your favorite vegetables to make this dish your own. Bon appétit!