Opor Ayam (Chicken in Coconut Milk) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Opor Ayam (Chicken in Coconut Milk) Recipe). Opor ayam is an Indonesian chicken dish originating from the central to Eastern parts of the Java islands. This is usually served to enliven Ramadan in our tradition, along with ketupat and sambal goreng kentang (chile-fried potato).

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Opor Ayam (Chicken in Coconut Milk) Recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 to 3 pound) chicken

cut into 8 pieces

1 lemon

juiced

4 candlenuts

1 teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

7 shallots

peeled

5 cloves garlic

peeled

1 tablespoon chopped galangal

½ tablespoon chopped ginger

½ teaspoon white peppercorns

½ teaspoon chopped fresh turmeric root

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 stalks lemongrass

bruised

1 tablespoon tamarind juice

5 kaffir lime leaves

3 bay leaves

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon white sugar

3 ⅓ cups thin coconut milk

1 cup thick coconut milk

1 small bunch Thai basil

1 (2.8 ounce) package fried shallots

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Soak chicken pieces in lemon juice for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast candlenuts coriander and cumin in the skillet until fragrant about 1 minute. Transfer to a large mortar and pestle and grind into a paste with shallots garlic galangal ginger peppercorns and turmeric. Work in batches if necessary.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spice paste and stir until aromatic 2 to 3 minutes. Add lemongrass tamarind juice lime leaves bay leaves salt and sugar.

Step 4

Rinse lemon juice off chicken pieces and slide them into the skillet. Turn to coat evenly with spices. Pour in thin and thick coconut milk. Simmer until flavors combine about 30 minutes. Add basil leaves. Continue cooking until chicken is tender about 15 minutes more.

Step 5

Serve chicken and sauce in a bowl sprinkled with fried shallots.

Nutritional Information

Opor Ayam (Chicken in Coconut Milk) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 537.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.1g 34%

Carbohydrates: 18.5g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 45.9g 71%

Saturated Fat: 27.9g 140%

Cholesterol: 38.4mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 774.7IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 7mg 54%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 6.2mg 10%

Folate: 40.9mcg 10%

Calcium: 61.5mg 6%

Iron: 6mg 33%

Magnesium: 83.1mg 30%

Potassium: 571mg 16%

Sodium: 432.8mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 412.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.