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Malaysian Ayam Masak Lemak Recipe

A delicious and creamy Malaysian chicken curry made with coconut milk and spices.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Malaysian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups Coconut milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass, bruised
  • 5 Kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 3 tablespoon Cooking oil

Spice Paste

  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 5 Shallots
  • 2 Red chilies seeded
  • 1 Thumb-sized piece of ginger
  • 1 Thumb-sized piece of galangal

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend all the spice paste ingredients into a smooth paste.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a pot. Add the spice paste and cook until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
  4. 4. Pour in the coconut milk and water. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric powder, salt, and sugar. Stir well.
  5. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  6. 6. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Ayam Masak Lemak, Chicken Curry
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