Indonesian
Opor Ayam
A traditional home-style dish with a spiced sauce and a clear regional flavor.
Time60 min
Servings5
Calories103 kcal
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- chicken thigh600 g
- coconut milk400 ml
- lemongrass2 stalks
- fresh ginger2 tsp
- turmeric0.5 tsp
- candlenut or cashew50 g
- salt1 tsp
- black pepper0.5 tsp
- vegetable oil2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Cut Chicken thigh, Coconut milk, Fresh ginger, Turmeric; chop the onion, garlic, and ginger separately.
2
Heat the fat in a heavy pan and cook the onion until golden; add garlic, ginger, and the recipe spices.
3
Add the main ingredient and fry until coated with the spiced base.
4
Add tomatoes, yogurt, coconut milk, or the liquid base included in the recipe.
5
Simmer gently until tender and the sauce thickens; adjust salt and acidity at the end.
6
Serve hot with rice, flatbread, or the traditional side for this dish.