Spicy Indonesian Coconut Chicken (Opor Ayam Pedas)

Spicy Chicken Opor Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 pieces of chicken, cut into portions
• 7 shallots
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 turmeric root
• 3 candlenuts
• 1 lemongrass (bruised)
• 1 kaffir lime leaf
• A knob of ginger (bruised)
• Ground spices: coriander, black pepper, ground red chili, salt, sugar
• Thick and thin coconut milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Grind or blend together shallots, turmeric, garlic, candlenuts, coriander, black pepper, and ground red chili until smooth.

2. Sauté the Spice Paste:

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   • Heat some oil in a pan and sauté the blended spice paste until fragrant.

3. Add Aromatic Ingredients:

   • Add bruised lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, and ginger to the pan. Stir fry briefly until fragrant.

4. Cook the Chicken:

   • Add the chicken pieces to the pan and stir fry briefly until they are lightly browned.

5. Cooking with Coconut Milk:

   • Pour in the thin coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Cook until the chicken is tender.

6. Add Thick Coconut Milk:

   • Once the chicken is cooked through, add the thick coconut milk. Stir well and bring to a boil.

7. Final Seasoning:

   • Season with salt and sugar according to taste. Adjust the spiciness with more ground red chili if desired.

8. Serve:

   • Garnish with sliced shallots on top before serving.

This Spicy Chicken Opor recipe brings together aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk to create a delicious Indonesian dish. Perfect served with steamed rice for a flavorful meal that’s sure to delight your taste buds!