Opor Ayam Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Opor Ayam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken piece; 8 hard-boiled eggs (optional); 1 lime, juice only; 1 liter water; 400 ml coconut cream; 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised; 2 bay leaves; 5 kaffir lime leaves; 1 teaspoon white pepper, toasted; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted; 3 candle nuts (macadamia can be a good substitute ); 10 shallots; 5 garlic; 2 inches ginger; 2 inches galangal; 1 inch turmeric, roasted; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste ); 3 tablespoons cooking oil, for stir frying

Servings: persons

1 kg chicken piece
8 hard-boiled eggs (optional)
1 lime, juice only
1 liter water
400 ml coconut cream
2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
2 bay leaves
5 kaffir lime leaves
1 teaspoon white pepper, toasted
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted
3 candle nuts (macadamia can be a good substitute )
10 shallots
5 garlic
2 inches ginger
2 inches galangal
1 inch turmeric, roasted
1 teaspoon salt (to taste )
3 tablespoons cooking oil, for stir frying

1
Rub the chicken pieces with lime juice , set aside .
2
Put all the toasted spices , shallots , garlic, galangal , ginger , turmeric, candle nuts in a food processor and blend into paste . You may add a little water or cooking oil to get that smooth paste .
3
Mix the water and the coconut cream in a large sauce pan . Cook it in a low heat . Add the lemon grass , kaffir lime leaves and bay leaves in it .
4
Meanwhile , heat a little oil in a wok . When it's hot stir fry the spice paste until you can smell the beautiful aroma comes out of it . Then add the chicken pieces and continue to stir until the chicken are coated with spice .
5
When the meat is sealed and the coconut milk sauce start to warm up , add the chicken pieces . Turn the heat up and bring it to boil .
6
Lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minute ( or until the chicken are cooked ).
7
Add the hard boiled eggs ( if using ) in the last 10 minutes of cooking time .
8
Garnish with deep fried shallots and serve hot with steamed rice or rice cake .

1509

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg chicken piece, 8 hard-boiled eggs (optional), 1 lime, juice only, 1 liter water, and more.

Yes, Opor Ayam 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.

Opor Ayam

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