Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Javanese Fried Chicken

Name: Javanese Fried Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 0.5 cup light coconut milk; 2 tbsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 0.5 tsp galangal; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp water

An Indonesian dish of chicken, coconut milk and coriander, seasoned with cumin and turmeric and grilled.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Combine the spices, tamarind, salt and garlic cloves. Add enough water to make a moist paste.
2
Add the chicken to the paste and massage into the chicken flesh. You make want to wear gloves as the tumeric can stain your skin.
3
Marinade for a couple of hours in the fridge. Pour the coconut milk over chicken and place in a dish in a single layer.
4
Place in a steamer and steam for 20 minutes. Remove and grill turning to brown evenly.
20 min