Creamy Indonesian Coconut Chicken Stew

Creamy Indonesian Chicken Stew (Opor Ayam)

Ingredients:

• 1 kg fresh chicken, washed and cleaned
• 5 hard-boiled eggs

Spice Paste:

• 3 shallots
• 3 garlic cloves
• 5 candlenuts
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• A pinch of cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 1 tsp mushroom bouillon

Additional Ingredients:

• Bruised ginger
• Bruised lemongrass
• Kaffir lime leaves
• Bruised galangal
• Bay leaves
• 1/2 coconut, grated and squeezed for coconut milk

Steps:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste:
   Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, ground coriander, cumin seeds, ground turmeric, salt, sugar, white pepper, and mushroom bouillon until fragrant.

2. Cooking the Stew:
   Add the coconut milk to the spice paste and cook over low heat to prevent the coconut milk from splitting.

3. Add Chicken and Eggs:
   Add the chicken and hard-boiled eggs. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Serve:
   Serve hot with steamed rice.

Note: Opor Ayam is a traditional Indonesian dish known for its rich coconut milk base and aromatic spices. It’s perfect for family gatherings and special occasions, offering a comforting and flavorful meal that pairs beautifully with rice.