Opor Ayam Telor Tahu
Ingredients:
- 500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 boiled eggs
- 1 box tofu (cut into cubes and partially fried)
- 3 stalks lemongrass (crushed)
- 1 piece galangal (crushed)
- 4 bay leaves
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 65 ml coconut milk (Kara brand)
- 2 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For the Spice Paste:
- 7 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 5 candlenuts
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- Whole black pepper to taste
- 2 pieces turmeric
- 1 piece ginger
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken: Clean the chicken pieces thoroughly and marinate with lime juice. After marinating, boil the chicken until it is half-cooked. Set aside.
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Cook the Spice Paste: Blend the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, coriander seeds, black pepper, turmeric, and ginger into a smooth paste.
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Sauté the Spice Paste: Heat a pan with a bit of oil over medium heat. Sauté the spice paste until fragrant. Add the crushed lemongrass, galangal, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves. Continue to sauté for a few more minutes.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the partially cooked chicken, tofu cubes, and boiled eggs to the pan. Pour in 1 cup of the reserved chicken broth. Add salt and sugar. Allow the mixture to simmer, letting the flavors meld and the liquid reduce slightly.
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Add Coconut Milk: Once the liquid has reduced, add a bit more water if necessary, and then stir in the coconut milk. Mix well and ensure the coconut milk doesn’t curdle by stirring frequently.
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Final Touches: Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat. Garnish with fried shallots if desired.
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Serve: Your Opor Ayam Telor Tahu is now ready to be served. Enjoy this rich and flavorful dish with steamed rice.
Happy Cooking! 😘❤
