Nyonya Curry Chicken

[Ingredients]

• 1 small-medium chicken - cut into smaller pieces

• 1 yellow onion - peeled, sliced

• 3 medium potatoes - peeled, cut into chunks

• 1 large carrot - peeled, cut into chunks

• 200ml water

• 200ml coconut milk

• 1tsp chicken powder

• 2tsp caster sugar
  

[Curry Paste]

• 2-3 red chillies - deseeded, sliced

• 2 lemongrass - outer layers removed, sliced

• 2 kaffir lime leaves

• 3-4 curry leaves (optional)

• 1tsp turmeric powder

• 2tbsp curry powder

• 1 1/2tbsp fish sauce

• 4 garlic cloves - peeled

• 3cm old ginger - peeled, sliced

• 3tbsp shallot / cooking oil

[Steps]

1. Blend curry paste ingredients together till smooth.

2. Use half the curry paste to marinate chicken - 15mins.

3. In a cooking pot, add 1tbsp cooking oil over medium-low heat. Add in onions and stir-fry till soft.

4. Add in chicken and cook for a few mins.

5. Add in water and coconut milk, mix well. Bring to a simmer then cook covered over low heat for 15mins.

6. Add in chicken powder and sugar, adjust seasoning. Let simmer for another 8-10mins till potatoes are soft.

Adapted from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrzxKURHYGc/?utm_medium=copy_link