Indonesian Chicken In Coconut Gravy (Opor Ayam)

Name: Indonesian Chicken In Coconut Gravy (Opor Ayam)
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts (so that's about 4 individual breasts); 1 lime; 400 -600 ml coconut milk, depending on how thick you prefer it to be; 7 eggs; 5 pieces firm tofu, cut each diagonally so you end up with 10 pieces altogether; Seasoning to blend together; 10 shallots; 10 pieces garlic; 7 pieces candlenuts; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 2 pieces lemongrass; 5 -7 fresh lime leaves; 2 cm gingerroot or 2 galangal, bruised soaked in a bit of lemon juice for a few minutes; 3 pieces fresh bay leaves

17 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts (so that's about 4 individual breasts)
1 lime
400 -600 ml coconut milk, depending on how thick you prefer it to be
7 eggs
5 pieces firm tofu, cut each diagonally so you end up with 10 pieces altogether
Seasoning to blend together
10 shallots
10 pieces garlic
7 pieces candlenuts
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 pieces lemongrass
5 -7 fresh lime leaves
2 cm gingerroot or 2 galangal, bruised soaked in a bit of lemon juice for a few minutes
3 pieces fresh bay leaves

Directions

1

Cut chicken into smaller pieces. If using boneless, skinless chicken breast then cut into bite size pieces. Squeeze the juice of one lime over chicken and let sit for about 15-20 minutes.
2

Boil the eggs and peel, set aside.
3

Saute the tofu in oil until lightly brown.
4

Blend the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender until it forms a smooth paste.
5

Saute the paste in oil (about 1-2 Tbsp.) for a few minutes.
6

Once bumbu is sauteed, add 1500 ml water and chicken.
7

Stir occasionally until it comes to a boil.
8

Add 2 pieces of lemon grass that have been bruised, 5-7 pieces of lime leaves, galangal (about the size of thumb, bruised) & 3 bay leaves.
9

Bring to a boil... add tofu and eggs.
10

For extra flavor you can saute sliced shallots to sprinkle in once cooked.