CHICKEN MALAY PENANG (GULAI AYAM)

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A good standard chicken curry. The secret to the curry is the 'rempah' or wet paste made from a multitude of fresh herbs and spices. Use this as a base recipe and then add extra chillies if you want it hotter the next time.

Provided by Guy Liddell

Categories     Curries

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces or 12 skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons oil (for cooking)
1 cup thin coconut milk
1/2 cup thick coconut milk
3 stalks lemongrass, bruised
15 shallots
10 dried chilies, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes or until soft
1 inch galangal
1 inch fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic
6 candlenuts (kemiri nuts)
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon fennel
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt

Steps:

  • Pound or grind shallots, chillies, ginger, galangal, garlic and candlenuts into a paste.
  • Add coriander, cummin, fennel and turmeric together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat oil in wok and gently fry shallots and chilli paste for 2- 3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add dry spices and fry, stirring occasionally for another 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken pieces and lemon grass and cook, stirring frequently until chicken is well coated with spices.
  • Add thin coconut milk and salt.
  • Simmer uncovered, stirring from time to time until chicken is tender and gravy has thickened.
  • (Approximately 20 minutes) Add thick coconut milk and cook for 2- 3 minutes.
  • Serve with rice.

Darlie Kaviva
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is tender. I will definitely be making this again.


melanie leath
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Wael Alzokari
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to others who enjoy spicy food.


Rohan Sarki
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this dish did not turn out well for me. The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Ashesh Shakya
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This recipe is not worth your time. The chicken was dry and the sauce was flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe.


Anjelina Adek Ogembo
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This dish was a waste of time and ingredients. The chicken was tough and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.


Sohrab Khan Bhutto
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This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Loufar Loufar
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Faizan Hussain
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Raju.a Aarumuham
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nuuma Kamara
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken gulai. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Muhammad faisal Shahzad
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and aromatic.


Fatema Bagum
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.