Indonesian Chicken and Egg Curry (Opor Ayam)

Opor Ayam with Boiled Eggs

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken
• 8 eggs
• 10 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2-inch piece of turmeric
• 3 candlenuts
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 3 bay leaves
• 1-inch piece of galangal (crushed)
• 2 stalks lemongrass (crushed)
• 1 cup thick coconut milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste:
   Begin by blending or grinding the shallots, garlic, turmeric, and candlenuts into a smooth paste.

2. Cook the Spice Paste:
   Heat some oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

3. Add Aromatics:
   Once the paste is aromatic, incorporate the lemongrass, bay leaves, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Continue to cook for a few minutes to release their flavors.

4. Cook the Chicken:
   Add the whole chicken to the pan. Cook the chicken, turning occasionally, until it is thoroughly cooked and tender.

5. Prepare the Eggs:
   While the chicken is cooking, boil the eggs until hard. Peel and fry them in a separate pan until golden brown.

6. Add Coconut Milk:
   Once the chicken is tender, pour in the thick coconut milk, stirring gently to combine. Ensure the coconut milk does not curdle by keeping the heat moderate.

7. Combine Ingredients:
   Add the fried eggs to the chicken and coconut milk mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the eggs without breaking them.

8. Finish and Serve:
   Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then remove from heat. Garnish with fried shallots.

9. Enjoy:
   Serve hot and enjoy this delicious Indonesian dish!

Selamat mencoba! 😍😍