Indonesian Yellow Coconut Chicken with Tofu

Opor Ayam Tahu Bumbu Kuning Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 chicken (wing parts) — 5 pieces
• 5 pieces tofu
• 1 pack Kara coconut milk (65 ml)
• 500 ml water (for chicken broth)
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 stalk lemongrass (crushed)
• Fried shallots for garnish

For the Spice Paste:

• 5 shallots
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 candlenuts
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 cm ginger
• 1/2 cm galangal
• 2 cm turmeric
• Salt, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Seasoning powder, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly. Rub them with lime juice and salt, then let them sit for a few minutes. Rinse again and set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken:

   • Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the chicken and cook until boiling. Once boiling, let it simmer for 10 minutes, then drain the chicken.

3. Fry the Tofu:

   • Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu until half-cooked. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.

4. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Blend the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, coriander, pepper, ginger, galangal, and turmeric until smooth.

5. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Heat a small amount of oil in a pan. Sauté the spice paste along with the kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, and lemongrass until fragrant.

6. Combine Ingredients:

   • Add the pre-cooked chicken to the pan with the spice paste. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly. Pour in the chicken broth from the initial boiling.

7. Season the Dish:

   • Add sugar, salt, and seasoning powder to taste. Allow the mixture to come to a boil and let it simmer until the chicken is tender.

8. Add Tofu and Coconut Milk:

   • Once the chicken is tender, add the fried tofu. Stir gently and then pour in the coconut milk. Reduce the heat to low to prevent the coconut milk from curdling.

9. Finish and Serve:

   • Allow the dish to cook until everything is well combined and heated through. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fried shallots.

Enjoy your delicious Opor Ayam Tahu Bumbu Kuning! This rich and aromatic Indonesian dish is perfect for a comforting meal.