Ayam Bali With Chicken Legs Recipe

Name: Ayam Bali With Chicken Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon ginger, crushed; 2 red chilies, chopped; 4 brazil nuts, chopped (substitute cashew nuts); 1 tablespoon soya sauce, dark; 5 tablespoons peanut oil; 4 chicken legs (substitute 1 whole chicken quartered); 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons tamarind juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon ginger, crushed
2 red chilies, chopped
4 brazil nuts, chopped (substitute cashew nuts)
1 tablespoon soya sauce, dark
5 tablespoons peanut oil
4 chicken legs (substitute 1 whole chicken quartered)
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons tamarind juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Put the onion, garlic, ginger, chilies and nuts into a blender with the dark soya sauce and blend to a smooth puree.
2
De-skin the chicken.
3
Let marinate the chicken in this paste for at least 2 hours.
4
Heat the oil in a large, deep frying-pan. When it is hot, add the chicken pieces (without the marinade!) and fry until they are evenly browned.
5
Put the chicken pieces on a plate and keep warm.
6
Add the puree mixture to the frying-pan and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to boil.
8
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and baste them thoroughly with the liquid.
9
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chicken, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the pieces are cooked through and tender.

411

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 tablespoon ginger, crushed, 2 red chilies, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ayam Bali With Chicken Legs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ayam Bali With Chicken Legs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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