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Kari Kapitan Recipe (Nyonya Captain’s Chicken Curry)

A flavorful and aromatic Nyonya chicken curry with a rich, spicy sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Nyonya
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 200 ml Coconut milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Spice Paste

  • 6 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 6 pieces Shallots peeled
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass white part only, sliced
  • 5 pieces Dried chilies soaked in warm water
  • 1 inch Galangal sliced
  • 1 inch Turmeric sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Belacan (shrimp paste) toasted

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend all the spice paste ingredients into a smooth paste.
  2. 2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the spice paste and fry until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat with the spice paste.
  4. 4. Pour in the coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Add sugar and salt to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  6. 6. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken Curry
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