8 shallots, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
4 chopped candlenuts *
2 tbsp water
2 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground new mexico chili
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 salam or bay leaf
1 salt to taste
3 1/2 lb chicken cut up
Directions
Put the Shallots, Garlic, and Candlenuts in a blender
and work until smooth. Transfer to a deep pan or wok,
add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer 1 to 1 1/2
hours until the sauce is thick, then taste and add
more salt if necessary. Serve hot.
* I couldn't find Candlenuts when I made this, so used
Filberts instead! The curry turned out delicious
anyway.
P.S. That was supposed to be one 3 1/2 lb chicken in
the Ayam Goreng recipe, I notice it looks a little
confusing,
Servings: 6 servings
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