Ayam Gulai

Name: Ayam Gulai
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (cut into 12 parts); 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 250 cc santan cair; 125 cc coconut milk; 1 tbsp Coriander; 3 stalks lemongrass (bruised); 1 tsp fennel; fried shallots (for garnish); 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; spice paste: 15 shallots (sliced); 10 red chilies (soak in hot water for 20 minutes and set a side); 1 galangal (finger size); 1 ginger; 6 candlenut (stir fried); salt to taste

Instructions

If you have a hankering for curry chicken, this is the quintessential dish. Originating from Indonesia with variations in Malaysia and Singapore, the Gulai Ayam is an aromatic curry that is deceptively easy and quick to make. First -the rempah, or spice paste, which a blend of Southeast Asian spices and herbs that is fried quickly until fragrant. Then toss in the chicken, lemongrass, add coconut milk, simmer till the gravy thickens and ta-dah! Serve with rice or bread.

Updated at: Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:36:39 GMT