Yield: 6 servings
whole chicken - (3 ½ lbs) split open and flattened out
pieces jeruk purut
(or a 5" square of lemon peel)
salam leaves (Indian bay leaves)
Blend the candlenut, shallots, garlic, cumin, coriander, sugar, salt, shrimp paste and ½ cup of the coconut milk to a smooth paste.
Broil the chicken for five minutes on each side.
Put the spice paste in a wok or large frying pan, and add the balance of the coconut milk, the jeruk purut, salam and laos. Bring to a boil, add the chicken and cook in the sauce for twenty minutes, basting frequently. When done, the sauce will have almost completely evaporated.
Return the chicken, skin-side up, and the balance of the sauce to the broiler and broil for ten minutes, or until the chicken is brown and crispy. Serve hot.
This recipe yields 6 servings, with other dishes.
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