Chicken Aku Paku Recipe

Name: Chicken Aku Paku
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 large chicken, jointed; 2 onions, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 green tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1 fresh green chile, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed; 4 cardamom pods; 300 ml chicken stock; 2 (400 ml) cans coconut milk; To serve; 2 tablespoons coconut cream; 1 bunch basil leaves; 1/2 cup green beans, blanched; steamed rice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large chicken, jointed
2 onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 green tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 fresh green chile, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
4 cardamom pods
300 ml chicken stock
2 (400 ml) cans coconut milk
To serve
2 tablespoons coconut cream
1 bunch basil leaves
1/2 cup green beans, blanched
steamed rice

1
Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes until browned, remove and set aside.
2
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and fry for 5-8 minutes until soft. Tip in the tomatoes and chilli and cook for a few minutes more.
3
Using a pestle and mortar, pound the turmeric, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and cardamom pods to a fine powder. Add to the pan along with the chicken pieces. Add the stock and coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil.
4
Season well, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
5
To serve: stir in the coconut cream. Grind the basil to a rough paste using a pestle and mortar, and swirl this into the pan. Add the green beans and serve with bowls of steamed rice.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 large chicken, jointed, 2 onions, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chicken Aku Paku 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.

Chicken Aku Paku

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