Javanese Fried Chicken

Name: Javanese Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 1/2 cup light coconut milk; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste; 1/2 teaspoon galangal (optional); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons water

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup light coconut milk
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1/2 teaspoon galangal (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons water

Directions

1

Combine the spices, tamarind, salt and garlic cloves. Add enough water to make a moist paste.
2

Add the chicken to the paste and massage into the chicken flesh. You make want to wear gloves as the tumeric can stain your skin.
3

Marinade for a couple of hours in the fridge.
4

Pour the coconut milk over chicken and place in a dish in a single layer.
5

Place in a steamer and steam for 20 minutes.
6

Remove and grill turning to brown evenly.