Gulai Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Curry)

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs, skinned off, rub with lemonsalt for 15 mins, cleaned1 stalk lemon grass, crushed2 cm galangal, crushed3 kaffir-lime leaves3 bay leaves1 cup thick coconut milk1 cup waterSugar and salt to tasteCooking oil

Mashed Ingredients

2 large red chillies, de-seeded7 small shallots4 gloves garlic2 cm fresh ginger2 cm turmeric1 tbsp coriander seeds1/2 tsp ground cumin½ tsp ground white pepper

Instructions

1. Saute the mashed ingredients, lemon grass, galangal, and leaves until fragrant.2. Pour water in, followed by the chicken.3. Bring to boil until the chicken half-cooked.4. Add the coconut milk and seasonings. Stir.5. Bring to boil until the chicken cooked perfectly. Turn off the heat. Ready to serve.