Rendang Ayam (Chicken Rendang)
Serves 4
15 mins prep
50 mins cook
65 mins total
Make your own Rendang Ayam (Chicken Rendang) for Hari Raya, or whenever the craving hits! A delicious dry chicken curry that's rich in flavor.
Rendang paste
Blend the ingredients listed into a paste and set aside for later.
Over medium heat, toast the shredded coconut in a pan until golden brown (10-15 minutes).
In a pot, pour in enough oil to cover the bottom. Heat it up over medium heat. Once hot enough, pour in the blended paste and add turmeric, cumin and coriander powder. Stir until well combined.
Let it cook for about 10 minutes or until oil "splits (oil peeks through the surface) -- make sure to stir occasionally.
Add chicken, coconut milk, salt and sugar. Stir until everything is well combined. Add the toasted coconut and stir.
Let it cook uncovered for 30-40 minutes, making sure to stir (including the bottom) every 3-4 minutes so the bottom doesn't burn. You want to cook until the "sauce" thickens and the chicken is well cooked.
Serve while hot with white rice, nasi impit or lemang. Enjoy!
