Opor Ayam

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Chicken gently braised in coconut milk with lemongrass, coriander and warming spices, soft and comforting.

What is opor ayam?

Opor ayam is chicken in a mild Indonesian coconut sauce with spices such as coriander, lemongrass and galangal. It is gentler than many hot curries and pairs well with rice or festive rice dishes.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 40 min

Ingredients

• Chicken drumsticks or thighs – 1 kg
• Coconut milk – 700 ml
• Onion – 2
• Garlic cloves – 4
• Fresh ginger – 3 cm
• Ground coriander – 2 tsp
• Cumin – 1 tsp
• Lemongrass stalks – 2
• Bay leaves – 2
• Candlenuts or cashews – 3 tbsp
• Salt – to taste

Method

STEP 1
Blend onion, garlic, ginger and candlenuts into a smooth paste.

STEP 2
Fry the paste with coriander, cumin, lemongrass and bay leaves until fragrant.

STEP 3
Add the chicken pieces and turn them through the spices.

STEP 4
Pour in the coconut milk and simmer gently for 35 to 45 minutes until the chicken is tender.

STEP 5
Season and serve with rice, fried onions and sambal.