Indonesian Chicken and Egg Coconut Curry (Opor Ayam dan Telur)

Opor Ayam dan Telur Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
• 8 chicken eggs
• 10 shallots
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 pieces of turmeric root
• 3 candlenuts
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 piece of galangal (bruised)
• 2 stalks of lemongrass (bruised)
• 1 bowl of thick coconut milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by blending or grinding the shallots, garlic, turmeric root, candlenuts, and ground pepper until you have a smooth paste. This will form the base of your seasoning.

2. Sauté the Spices: Heat a little oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat. Add the blended spice paste and sauté until it becomes fragrant and slightly changes color. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Then, add the lemongrass, bay leaves, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Continue to sauté for another few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

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3. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot, stirring them well to coat them evenly with the spice mixture. Let the chicken cook until it is well browned and cooked through. This should take about 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the chicken pieces.

4. Prepare the Eggs: While the chicken is cooking, boil the eggs in a separate pot until they are hard-boiled. Once boiled, peel the eggs and lightly fry them in a bit of oil until they develop a golden-brown crust. Set aside.

5. Add the Coconut Milk: Once the chicken is cooked, pour in the thick coconut milk. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the coconut milk doesn’t split. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is tender and the flavors are well combined, about 15-20 minutes.

6. Incorporate the Eggs: Add the fried eggs to the pot and gently stir them into the sauce. Let them simmer for a few minutes to absorb the flavors of the dish.

7. Finishing Touches: Once the eggs have warmed through and the sauce has thickened to your liking, turn off the heat.

8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle some fried shallots on top for added flavor and texture. Serve the opor ayam dan telur hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy the rich and aromatic flavors of this traditional Indonesian dish. Selamat mencoba! 😍😍