Asian Poultry Recipes - Balinese Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 in. piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped

• 2 red chilies, chopped

• 4 candle or brazil nuts, chopped

• 1 cup coconut milk or water

• 1/4 cup peanut oil

• 4 large chicken pieces

• 1 Tbs. soy sauce

• 1 tsp. soft brown sugar

• 1 tsp. wine vinegar

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Put the onion, garlic, ginger, chill is and nuts into a blender with 2 tablespoons of the coconut  milk or water and blend to a smooth puree.  

2. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying-pan. When it is hot, add the chicken pieces and fry for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are evenly browned.

3. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken pieces to a plate and keep hot. Add the puree mixture to the frying-pan and stir-fry for 5 minutes.

4. Stir in the remaining coconut milk or water, the soy sauce, sugar and vinegar and bring to the boil. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and baste them thoroughly with the liquid.

5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chicken, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the pieces are cooked through and tender.

6. Transfer the mixture to a warmed serving dish and serve at once.