Ayam Rendang

Ingredients

• Chicken (1 kg)
• coconut milk (800 ml)
• shallots
• garlic
• dried red chilies
• ginger
• galangal
• lemongrass
• coriander seeds
• cumin seeds
• turmeric
• kaffir lime leaves
• bay leaves
• palm sugar
• salt
• cooking oil.

Instructions

1). Prepare the chicken:
Clean 1 kg chicken and cut into medium-sized pieces. Set aside.

2). Cook the spice paste:
Heat oil in a pan. Sauté blended shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, dried chilies, coriander, cumin, and turmeric until fragrant and the oil begins to separate.

3). Simmer the rendang:
Add the chicken to the pan and stir until evenly coated with the spices. Pour in coconut milk, then add kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, palm sugar, and salt.

4). Finish and serve:
Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the oil separates. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with steamed rice.