Indonesian Spiced Chicken Recipe

Ingredients :

1.5kg

1 large

2 teaspoons

1 teaspoon

1/2 teaspoon

2 teaspoons

1 teaspoon

3 strips

2 cups

1 cup

2 teaspoons

Chicken thighs

Onion, roughly chopped

Garlic, crushed

Grated fresh ginger

Ground turmeric

Ground pepper

Ground coriander

Salt

Lemon rind or 3 fresh kaffir lime leaves

Coconut Milk

Water

Grated palm sugar or soft brown sugar

Method :

Pat dry with paper towels. Trim off any excess fat.
Place the onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor and process until smooth, adding a little water if necessary.
Place the chicken, onion mixture and remaining ingredients in a large pan and slowly bring to the boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until the chicken is tender, stirring occasionally.
Transfer the chicken to a plate, and remove and discard the lemon rind or lime leaves.
Bring the sauce remaining in the pan to the boil, increase the heat to moderately high and cook, uncovered, until quite thick, stirring occasionally.
Place the chicken on a lightly oiled grill tray and cook under high heat, browning the pieces on both sides.
Serve the chicken with the sauce poured over it or serve the sauce separately.