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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marination (optional)
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 6
Calories: 588 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Malaysian
Ingredients
For the Paste
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 lemongrass stalk (white part only, sliced)
- 6 candlenuts (or macadamia nuts)
- 7 lices fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp mild chilli powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp belacan Malaysian shrimp paste (or Thai shrimp paste)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Other
- 1/4 cup peanut oil (or vegetable)
- 2.2 lb (1kg) skinless & boneless chicken thighs (cut into large chunks)
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5oz/400ml)
Instructions
- In a pestle and mortar, a food processor or a stick blender, grind together all the paste ingredients until smooth.
- Take 2 tablespoons of the paste and stir into the chicken. Leave covered for 1/2 to 1 hour to marinade (this is optional)
- 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.
- Serve with plenty of fluffy Jasmine rice or some crunchy, flaky roti breads.
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Nutrition Information
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
(7%)
Fiber
2.7g
(11%)
Sugar
3.2g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588
% 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.