Gulai Ayam

Name: Gulai Ayam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed; 6 shallots, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced; 1 inch fresh turmeric, peeled; 1 inch fresh galangal, sliced; 4 red fresno chilis, seeded; 2 lemongrass stalk, bruised; 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn; 2 cups full-fat coconut milk; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tsp salt

A rich Indonesian chicken curry cooked in coconut milk with vibrant aromatic spices, lemongrass, and citrusy lime leaves.

55 minMediumServes 4510 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
6 shallots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
1 inch fresh turmeric, peeled
1 inch fresh galangal, sliced
4 red fresno chilis, seeded
2 lemongrass stalk, bruised
4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
2 cups full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp neutral oil
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Blend 6 chopped shallots, 4 peeled garlic cloves, 1 inch sliced fresh ginger, 1 inch peeled fresh turmeric, 1 inch sliced fresh galangal, and 4 seeded red fresno chilis into a smooth spice paste.
2

Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
3

Sauté the spice paste with 2 bruised lemongrass stalk and 4 torn kaffir lime leaves for 5 minutes until fragrant.
4

Add 2 lbs skin removed bone-in chicken thighs and turn to coat completely in the aromatics.
5

Pour in 2 cups full-fat coconut milk and 1 tsp salt, bringing the liquid to a simmer.
6

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Questions

How long does Gulai Ayam keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Gulai Ayam?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Bawang Goreng side
Urap salad
Sambal Tomat sauce
Es Teler Mixed Fruit Coconut Cooler drink

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