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Ayam Goreng (Malaysian Fried Chicken)

Time
24 hr 40 min
Makes
4
Ingredients
22

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Ingredients

Servings
4 servings
Amounts
  • 1.25 kg / 2.5 lb chichen thighs ad drumsticks, bone in skin on ( (I use 4 thighs, 3 drumsticks, Note 1))
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 3 garlic cloves (, roughly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp ginger (, roughly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp galangal (, roughly chopped (Note 2))
  • 1 1/2 tsp curry powder ((any type fine, mild or spicy - your choice))
  • 1 lemongrass (, white part only roughly chopped (Note 3))
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 small eshalots ((French onions, US: shallots), peeled and roughly chopped (Note 4))
  • 1 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt ((or 1 tsp table salt))
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder (, adjust to taste (Note 5))
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 7 tbsp coconut milk ((full fat best!))
  • 1/2 cup cornflour / cornstarch
  • 1.75 litres / quarts vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic (,minced (not too small, else it burns))
  • 1 tbsp large red chilli ((cayenne pepper), deseeded and minced)
  • 1 tbsp green onion (, minced)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Coriander/cilantro leaves
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