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Indonesian Chicken Rendang

Indonesian Chicken Rendang

  • 30 min
  • medium
  • Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Rendang Ayam · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Indonesian chicken rendang, or rendang ayam: drumsticks and thighs in lemongrass chilli paste and coconut milk. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 minutes, video.

High protein

Ingredients

15 items

3 people
  • Garlic, Finely Chopped6 cloves
  • Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Lemongrass, Finely Chopped1
  • Red Chilli, Finely Chopped2
  • Cumin2 tsp
  • Coriander Leaves4 sprigs
  • Lemon½
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Tamarind Pulp1 tbsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Chicken Drumstick and Thigh500 grams
  • Coconut Milk½ cup
  • Kaffir Lime Leaf, Fried1

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 3 people
Energy483kcal1449kcal
Protein35g106g
Carbohydrate12g35g
Fat34g101g
Fibre2.8g8.4g
Sugar4.4g13g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick and thigh

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare rendang paste with Garlic, Ginger, Lemongrass, Red Chillies, Cumin, Fresh Coriander, Tamarind Paste, Lemon Juice, Salt and sugar.

    GarlicGingerLemongrassRed ChilliCuminCoriander LeavesLemonSaltSugarTamarind PulpKashmiri Red Chilli PowderOil

  2. 2

    Heat Oil in a pan, add the rendang paste and cook it till it gives out an aroma and releases oil.

    Oil

  3. 3

    Add the chicken and mix it well. Cover and cook it for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Chicken Drumstick and Thigh

  4. 4

    Cook the chicken till it is coated evenly with the rendang paste, add coconut milk and cook the mixture until almost dry. Check the taste and transfer it to a bowl. Garnish it with some fried Kaffir Lime leaves. Serve it hot.

    Coconut MilkKaffir Lime Leaf

Before you start

How long does Indonesian Chicken Rendang take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Indonesian Chicken Rendang serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Indonesian Chicken Rendang vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Indonesian Chicken Rendang spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Indonesian Chicken Rendang?
500 grams Chicken Drumstick and Thigh, ½ cup Coconut Milk, 1 Lemongrass, 1 Kaffir Lime Leaf, 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp, 2 Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Indonesian Chicken Rendang?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Indonesian Chicken Rendang?
About 483 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    priyaNovember 2021

    lovely dish ❤️

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