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Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

Rujak Chicken has a spicy, sweet, and savory taste from the Rujak seasoning, as well as a fragrant aroma from the spices. “”
Easy to cook and delicious How to Cook Curry Coconut Chicken at Home.

Our easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the steps to create a delicious Curry Coconut Chicken right in your own kitchen. With readily available ingredients and simple instructions, you'll be able to cook a homemade Curry Coconut Chicken that's sure to impress. Curry Coconut Chicken or Ayam Rujak is an Indonesian dish consisting of chicken pieces cooked with a unique "rujak" seasoning. The "rujak" seasoning is made of a blend of spices, such as red chilies, shallots, garlic, candlenut, brown sugar, and coconut milk. The dish has a unique taste that is both spicy, sweet, and savory from the "rujak" seasoning, as well as a fragrant aroma from the spices. To make Curry Coconut Chicken, cut the chicken into pieces and wash them thoroughly. Heat oil in a pan and saute the "rujak" seasoning until fragrant. Add water and the chicken pieces to the pan, bring to a boil, and then cover the pan until the chicken is cooked. Once the chicken is cooked, take it out and ready to be served. Curry Coconut Chicken or Ayam Rujak is usually served with steamed white rice and fresh vegetables, such as cucumber and tomato. It can also be served with sambal or pickles to add more spiciness and flavor. Here's a simple recipe for Curry Coconut Chicken that's easy to follow.

YIELDS 2 serving(s)
TOTAL TIME 60 minute(s)

Marinade Ingredients

  • 350g chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp thick tamarind water

Mashed Ingredients

  • 6 red chilies
  • 3 garlic, cut thinly
  • 3 tbsp fried shallots
  • 2 candlenuts
  • 1 tsp ginger powder

Other Ingredients

  • 300 ml of liquid coconut milk
  • 1 lemongrass
  • 3 lime leaves
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt

Steps

1

Slice the surface of the chicken thighs as in the photo, then add the Marinade Ingredients (salt and tamarind water), and leave it for 20 minutes.

Step 1 of cooking How to Cook Curry Coconut Chicken at Home.
2

Blend all the Mashed Ingredients (see the recipe above).

Step 2 of cooking How to Cook Curry Coconut Chicken at Home.
3

Saute the blended Mashed Ingredients until fragrant, stir for 30 seconds.

Step 3 of cooking How to Cook Curry Coconut Chicken at Home.
4

Add lemongrass, lime leaves, and bay leaves. Stir until fragrant.

Step 4 of cooking How to Cook Curry Coconut Chicken at Home.
5

Add chicken thighs, stir until the chicken changes color for about 1-2 minutes.

Step 5 of cooking How to Cook Curry Coconut Chicken at Home.
6

Add liquid coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until the gravy is reduced and make sure it tastes sweet and spicy.

Step 6 of cooking How to Cook Curry Coconut Chicken at Home.
7

Serve Rujak Chicken with warm rice and other side dishes.

Step 7 of cooking How to Cook Curry Coconut Chicken at Home.
Author Elfie V
Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

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