Creamy Indonesian Chicken Opor with Tofu Delight

Opor Ayam Mix Tahu 🐔🐔

Delve into the rich and aromatic world of Indonesian cuisine with this delightful Opor Ayam Mix Tahu. This dish, featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut sauce, is perfect for any occasion and can be served with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken: Begin by cutting the chicken into manageable pieces and washing them thoroughly. Squeeze the juice of lime over the chicken, sprinkle with salt, and let it marinate for about 15 minutes. Rinse the chicken again afterward to remove excess lime and salt.

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2. Blend the Spices: In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind together the candlenuts, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, black pepper, and cumin until you achieve a smooth paste.

3. Sauté the Ground Spices: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the ground spice mixture and sauté until fragrant, allowing the flavors to bloom.

4. Add Herbs and Chicken: Introduce the bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, cardamom, cinnamon stick, and star anise to the pot. Stir well to combine. Next, add the marinated chicken pieces and mix until they are evenly coated with the spices.

5. Simmer the Chicken: Pour in enough water to cover the chicken, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb all the wonderful flavors.

6. Incorporate Coconut Milk: Gradually stir in the thin coconut milk, ensuring it doesn’t boil too vigorously to prevent separation. Season with sugar, salt, and your choice of seasoning (Royco or Masako) to taste.

7. Add Tofu (if using): If you’ve decided to include tofu or potatoes, add them to the pot at this stage, and let them cook through in the simmering sauce.

8. Final Touches: After about 10 minutes, pour in the thicker Kara coconut milk, giving everything a gentle stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

9. Serve: Once the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove the pot from heat. Serve hot, garnished with crispy fried shallots for added texture and flavor.

Nutritional Information

This Opor Ayam Mix Tahu not only embodies the essence of comfort food but also showcases the vibrant flavors of Indonesian cuisine, making it a perfect dish for family gatherings or special occasions. Enjoy the fusion of textures and tastes that this dish brings to your table!