fried chicken:
2 whole chicken cut into 4, - skin removed, chicken used in recipe: ayam kampung (free range chicken)
1 tsp turmeric powder
sea salt
vegetable oil (for frying)
ground spice mix
2 tbsp kas-kas (polished poppy seeds)
3 tbsp coriander seeds
3 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp fennel seeds
2 tbsp black peppercorns
blended items (paste):
2 handfuls of dried chillies - boiled and blended (separately)
1 big onion (blended)
10 shallots (blended)
8 garlic cloves (blended)
2 inch ginger (blended)
2 inch galangal (blended)
2 inch fresh turmeric (blended)
8 pieces candlenut (blended)
2 green chillies (blended)
other ingredients:
5 tbsp ghee
4 star anise
6 cardamoms
6 cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
3 stalks lemongrass (bruised)
2 can of canned tomatoes (blended)
2 cups coconut milk
4 tbsp raw honey
salt
vegetable oil
water
accompaniments and garnish:
fresh coriander (chopped)
2-3 green chillies (sliced)
2-3 red chillies (julienned)
Sprinkle corianderand red chiliesbefore serving. Best served with flavored rice, raita and chutney.