Frango cozido no leite de coco (opor ayam)

Ingredientes

• 800 gr of mix boneless chicken breast and thighs, cut into bite size pieces or 1 kg of whole chicken, cut
• 200 ml instant coconut cream
• 300-500 ml water
• 2 cloves
• 1/2 stalk cinnamon stick
• 1 medium coconut, grated
• 1 1/2 tbsp palm sugar
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 2-3 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp white/black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves
• 10 small shallot
• 2 thumb sized ginger
• A thumb size galangal
• 2 thumb size Kaempferia galangal
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp oil
• 2 tbsp water

Modo de preparo

1. 1

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2. 2

   In a non-stick pan with medium-low heat, dry toast grated coconut, stir frequently until fragrant and golden brown

3. 3

   Transfer to a chopper (food processor) blend until smooth and powdery You will have almost 1 cup

4. 4

   Blend all the spices ingredients in food processor until pasty and smooth

5. 5

   In a large deep pan, add in coconut cream, water, spices paste, cloves, cinnamon, palm sugar, salt, sugar and white/black pepper

6. 6

   let it simmer over medium-low heat then add chicken pieces and stir frequently

7. 7

   cook chicken for 10-15 mins (if you are using whole chicken you need to cook them for 20-30 mins until they cook through and chicken rich the tempt of 165 F)

8. 8

   Next add in toasted blended coconut flakes, stir and cook until liquid mostly evaporated, leaving a thick and creamy sauce/gravy consistency Heat off Serve it with hot steamed rice or naan