15 Maret 2023
| Ingredients | Steps | Tips |
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 500 ml coconut milk
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 turmeric leaves
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp oil
Steps
1. Prepare the chicken
Clean the chicken and cut into pieces. Rub with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes.
2. Cook the chicken
In a pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until the chicken changes color.
3. Add the spices
Add the kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass stalks, bay leaves, and turmeric leaves. Stir well.
4. Add coconut milk
Pour the coconut milk into the pot. Add salt and sugar. Stir well and bring it to a boil.
5. Simmer the opor ayam
Lower the heat and let the opor ayam simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Serve hot
Transfer the opor ayam to a serving bowl and serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
- You can add potatoes or boiled eggs to the opor ayam for variation.
- For a spicier opor ayam, add sliced red chili.
- Use fresh coconut milk for the best taste.
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Indonesian cuisine, traditional dishes, coconut-based dishes, chicken recipes, Indonesian spices
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Indonesian cooking, authentic flavors, homemade meals, easy recipes, aromatic spices