Chicken Rendang (Caramelized Chicken Curry) Recipe

Name: Chicken Rendang (Caramelized Chicken Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 red onions or 2 large onions; 3 minced fresh garlic cloves; 3 stalks lemongrass; 3 cm galangal; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger; 10 -15 dried chilies; 1 whole chicken, cut into small chunks (medium size); ½ cup korma paste; 1 cup coconut milk; ½ cup tamarind juice; ½ cup evaporated milk; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 piece turmeric, leaf If you cant find fresh one, use 3/4 tbsp turmeric powder; 7 pieces kaffir lime leaves, If you cant find fresh one, use 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice; ½ cup coconut paste, grated and fried coconut, then ground in a mortar and pestle until the oil comes out; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt

Servings: persons

6 red onions or 2 large onions
3 minced fresh garlic cloves
3 stalks lemongrass
3 cm galangal
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
10 -15 dried chilies
1 whole chicken, cut into small chunks (medium size)
½ cup korma paste
1 cup coconut milk
½ cup tamarind juice
½ cup evaporated milk
2 cups chicken stock
1 piece turmeric, leaf If you cant find fresh one, use 3/4 tbsp turmeric powder
7 pieces kaffir lime leaves, If you cant find fresh one, use 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
½ cup coconut paste, grated and fried coconut, then ground in a mortar and pestle until the oil comes out
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt

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Pour oil into frying pan, adjust the heat as necessary.
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Add the Item A, stir well until fragrant.
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Add korma curry powder, stir well for 5 minutes and add the chicken.
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Curry may stick and don't let it burn.
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Stirring about 10 minutes.
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Pour coconut milk, tamarind juice, evaporated milk and chicken stocks.
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Leaves and cook for a further 5 minutes or until the curry has thickened.
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Add in turmeric leaf, kaffir lime lives, kerisik, brown sugar, and salt.
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Continue stirring for 5 minutes and you are done!

900

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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: 6 red onions or 2 large onions, 3 minced fresh garlic cloves, 3 stalks lemongrass, 3 cm galangal, and more.

Yes, Chicken Rendang (Caramelized Chicken Curry) 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!

Chicken Rendang (Caramelized Chicken Curry)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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