Penang Curry Kapitan Recipe

Name: Penang Curry Kapitan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1.5kg chicken; 4 tbsp oil; 2 onions sliced/diced; 2 tsp salt; Ground Ingredients; 15 red chillies; 15 shallots/small onions; 4 cloves garlic; 2cm piece turmeric root or about 1heaped tsp of turmeric powder; 10 buah keras/candlenuts; 1tbsp(5cmx2.5cm piece) blacan/dried shrimp paste; 4 stalks lemon grass; 1 grated whole coconut + water to make 1cup thick milk & 3cups thin milk or; 2tins coconut milk; juice of 1 or 2 limes

Servings: persons

Ingredients
1.5kg chicken
4 tbsp oil
2 onions sliced/diced
2 tsp salt
Ground Ingredients
15 red chillies
15 shallots/small onions
4 cloves garlic
2cm piece turmeric root or about 1heaped tsp of turmeric powder
10 buah keras/candlenuts
1tbsp(5cmx2.5cm piece) blacan/dried shrimp paste
4 stalks lemon grass
1 grated whole coconut + water to make 1cup thick milk & 3cups thin milk or
2tins coconut milk
juice of 1 or 2 limes

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Directions
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1. Cut chicken down to bite size pieces or quarters.
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2. Hea oil in wok or pot & lightl;y brown onions with salt. Add ground ingredients & fry till fragrant, stirring & adding a little coconut milk to make a paste & prevent the spices from burning.
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3. Add in chicken & fry for a few minutes stirring & coating chicken pieces, pour in thin coconut milk & cook over low heat for about 30mins or until chicken is tender. Add in thick coconut milk before serving & once it comes back to the boil, remove from heat & pour in lime juice & serve with rice or roti jela.

1273

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

139

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 1.5kg chicken, 4 tbsp oil, 2 onions sliced/diced, and more.

Yes, Penang Curry Kapitan falls under the Seafood 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.

Penang Curry Kapitan

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