RECIPES OF INDONESIA

Ingredients

2

2

2 cloves

1 tsp

1 1/2 cups

1 tsp

3 lbs

1/2 cup

1

2

2 tbsp

3

1 tsp

1 tbsp

1 slice

1/4 inch

Shallots
Candle nuts
Garlic
Coriander seeds
Coconut milk
Tamarind
Chicken
Water
Lemon grass (bruised)
Lime leaves
Oil
Red peppers
Shrimp paste
Sugar
Galangal
Turmeric

Salt (adjust to taste)

1. Split chicken in the middle then pound lightly to flatten
2. Grind red peppers, shrimp paste, shallots, garlic cloves, coriander seeds, candle nuts, turmeric, and galangal to a fine paste
3. Heat a deep frying pan then add oil and saute spice paste for about 7 minutes then add coconut milk and water, bring to a boil
4. Add chicken and lower heat to simmer
5. Cover frying pan, simmer for about 30 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 1/3
6. Stir sauce and flip chicken a few times during cooking
7. Grill chicken about 7 minutes per side or until it is charred (Keep basting the chicken with sauce while grilling)
8. Serve with steamed rice