04/01/2022
Chicken Rendang Marvelous !!
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π INGREDIENTS
π1 1/2 lbs. (0.6 kg) boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes
π1/3 cup cooking oil
π1 cinnamon stick
π3 cloves
π3 star anise
π3 cardamom pods
π1 lemongrass, white part only, pounded and cut into strips
π1 cup coconut milk
π1 cup water
π5 kaffir lime leaves (bruised)
π5 tablespoons toasted grated coconut, kerisik
π1 tablespoon sugar or to taste
πsalt to taste
π SPICE PASTE:
π6 shallots
π1 inch (2 cm) galangal
π3 stalks lemongrass (white part only)
π4 cloves garlic
π1- inch piece ginger, peeled
π10 dried chilies, chili arbol, seeded
π INSTRUCTIONS
1.All all the ingredients of the Spice Paste in a food processor. Blend well.
2.Heat the oil in a skillet, add the Spice Paste, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and cardamom pods and stir-fry them until aromatic.
3.Add the chicken and lemongrass, stir to combine well with the spices.
4.Add the coconut milk, water, and simmer on medium heat, stirring frequently until the chicken is almost cooked.
5.Add the kaffir lime leaves, toasted coconut, stir to blend well with the chicken.
6.Lower the heat to low, cover the lid, and slowly simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the liquid has dried up. 7. Add more sugar and salt to taste to taste.
8. Serve immediately.