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Fragrant Turmeric Chicken (Ayam Bumbu Kuning)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg chicken, cleaned
• 1 stalk lemongrass, pounded
• 1 large piece galangal, pounded
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 kaffir lime leaf
• Water, as needed
• Cooking oil

Spice Paste:

• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 shallots
• 1 small piece ginger, briefly roasted
• 1 small piece turmeric, briefly roasted
• 2 candlenuts, briefly roasted
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• Salt, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Ground white pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Clean the chicken thoroughly and briefly parboil with water, bay leaf until partially cooked. Discard the water once boiled.

2. Prepare the Spice Paste: Grind all the spice paste ingredients until smooth using a mortar and pestle.

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3. Cooking Process:

   • Heat cooking oil in a pan. Sauté bay leaf, kaffir lime leaf, galangal, and lemongrass until fragrant.
   • Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant.
   • Add the chicken, cover the pan, and let it cook for 5 minutes.
   • Pour in water and simmer, covered, until the liquid reduces (approximately 30 minutes).

4. Serve: Remove from heat and serve either as is or deep-fry for added crispiness.

Enjoy this Indonesian-style Fragrant Turmeric Chicken with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.