Ingredients for Aromatic Chicken Rendang
- Not used, see Chicken Thighs
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, dry-fried
- 1 cup shallots, sliced
- 1 inch ginger root, sliced
- 1 inch fresh galangal root, sliced
- 10-15 red chilies
- Not specified in recipe
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 4 stalks lemongrass (2 sliced for paste, 2 smashed)
- 5-7 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water (optional, if curry becomes too dry)
- plain boiled jasmine or basmati rice (for serving)
- extra lime leaves (for garnish, optional)
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How to Make Aromatic Chicken Rendang
- Pulse 1 cup shallots, 1 inch ginger, 1 inch galangal root, 10-15 chilies (adjust to your spice preference), and 2 stalks sliced lemongrass in a food processor, adding 1/4 cup coconut cream until a thick paste forms.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a thick-bottomed non-stick saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir-fry the shallot paste for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder and 2 smashed lemongrass stalks.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Stir-fry for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Pour in 1 (13.5 oz) can of full-fat coconut milk.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan every 2 minutes to prevent burning, until the chicken is very tender (approximately 45-60 minutes). Add 1/4 cup water if the curry becomes too dry.
- When the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened considerably, stir in 1/2 cup dry-fried desiccated coconut, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 5-7 kaffir lime leaves.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot with plain boiled jasmine or basmati rice. Garnish with extra lime leaves if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
41 g
Sugar
48g
Fat
118g
Carbs
6g
