Opor Ayam (Chicken in Coconut Milk)

Name: Opor Ayam (Chicken in Coconut Milk)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Chicken Pieces; 4 cups Coconut Milk; 2 stalks Lemongrass; 2 inches Galangal; 3 leaves Bay Leaves; 6 medium Shallots; 4 cloves Garlic; 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; 3 pieces Candlenut; 1 inch Ginger; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 4 cups Rice Cakes (Lontong or Ketupat)

Classic Indonesian chicken dish simmered in rich, spiced coconut milk, served with rice cakes for a comforting breakfast.

65m4 servings

Contains nuts

520 cal|35g protein|25g carbs|30g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

about 680 g Chicken Pieces
4 cups Coconut Milk
2 stalks Lemongrass
5.08 cm Galangal
3 leaves Bay Leaves
6 medium Shallots
4 cloves Garlic
1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
1 teaspoon Turmeric
3 pieces Candlenut
2.54 cm Ginger
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
4 cups Rice Cakes (Lontong or Ketupat)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1Prepare the spice paste: Grind or blend shallots, garlic, coriander seeds, turmeric, ginger, and salt into a smooth paste. NOTE: OMIT Candlenut if nut allergies are a concern
2Sauté the paste: Heat a little oil in a large pot. Sauté the spice paste until fragrant.
3Add chicken: Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
4Add coconut milk and aromatics: Add coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
5Season: Add sugar and salt to taste.
6Serve: Serve hot with rice cakes.

Substitutions

Candlenut → Omit completely

Candlenuts provide thickening and richness, but can be skipped in nut-free versions. Increase coconut milk slightly for creaminess.

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