GULAI AYAM (MALAY CHICKEN CURRY)

Steps:

• Method: 1. Pound or grind shallots, chillies, ginger, galangal, garlic and candlenuts into a paste. 2. Add coriander, cummin, fennel and turmeric together in a small bowl and set aside. 3. Heat oil in wok and gently fry shallots and chilli paste for 2 - 3 minutes until fragrant. 4. Add dry spices and fry, stirring occasionally for another 2 minutes. 5. Add chicken pieces and lemon grass and cook, stirring frequently until chicken is well coated with spices. 6. Add thin coconut milk and salt. Simmer uncovered, stirring from time to time until chicken is tender and gravy has thickened. (Approximately 20 minutes) 7. Add thick coconut milk and cook for 2 - 3 minutes. 8. Serve with rice.