Nyonya Chicken Curry (Ayam Kalio)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    50 mins

  • Marination (optional)

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    2 hrs

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    588 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Malaysian

Nyonya Chicken Curry (Ayam Kalio)

A rich, heady sauce that's packed with colour and fragrance takes centre stage in this amazing Malaysian Curry. Brimming with personality, Nyonya Chicken Curry is one of the World's greatest.

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Ingredients

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For the Paste

  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 lemongrass white part only, sliced, stalk
  • 6 candlenuts (or macadamia nuts)
  • 7 lices ginger fresh
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp chilli powder mild
  • 1 tsp Turmeric ground powder
  • 1/2 tsp shrimp paste or Thai shrimp paste, belacan Malaysian
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Other

  • 1/4 cup peanut oil (or vegetable)
  • 2.2 lb chicken thighs cut into large chunks, skinless, boneless, 1kg
  • 1 can coconut milk (13.5oz/400ml)

Instructions

  1. In a pestle and mortar, a food processor or a stick blender, grind together all the paste ingredients until smooth.
  2. Take 2 tablespoons of the paste and stir into the chicken. Leave covered for 1/2 to 1 hour to marinade (this is optional)
  3. Heat the oil in a wok until hot - add the chicken pieces and let them brown for 5 minutes. Add the remaining curry paste and the coconut milk along with about 1 1/2 cups of water. Let this come to a simmer then reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently, uncovered for 30 minutes to reduce the sauce until thick and creamy.
  4. Serve with plenty of fluffy Jasmine rice or some crunchy, flaky roti breads.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 588kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 7.9g (3%) Protein 32.1g (64%) Fat 47.9g (74%) Saturated Fat 22.6g (113%) Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 843mg (35%) Potassium 236mg (5%) Fiber 2.7g (11%) Sugar 3.2g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 588 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 588kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 7.9g 3%
Protein 32.1g 64%
Fat 47.9g 74%
Saturated Fat 22.6g 113%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 843mg 35%
Potassium 236mg 5%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Sugar 3.2g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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