Indonesian Chicken Rendang
Also known as Rendang Ayam · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies
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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 itemsGinger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Lemongrass, Finely Chopped1
Lemon½
Salt1 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Coconut Milk½ cup
Kaffir Lime Leaf, Fried1
Tamarind Pulp1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped6 cloves
Red Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Cumin2 tsp
Coriander Leaves4 sprigs
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Chicken Drumstick and Thigh500 grams
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 483kcal | 1449kcal |
| Protein | 35g | 106g |
| Carbohydrate | 12g | 35g |
| Fat | 34g | 101g |
| Fibre | 2.8g | 8.4g |
| Sugar | 4.4g | 13g |
Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick and thigh
Method
- 1
Prepare rendang paste with Garlic, Ginger, Lemongrass, Red Chillies, Cumin, Fresh Coriander, Tamarind Paste, Lemon Juice, Salt and sugar.
GingerLemongrassLemonSaltSugarTamarind PulpGarlicRed ChilliKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCuminCoriander LeavesSunflower Oil
- 2
Heat Oil in a pan, add the rendang paste and cook it till it gives out an aroma and releases oil.
Sunflower Oil
- 3
Add the chicken and mix it well. Cover and cook it for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Chicken Drumstick and Thigh
- 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, ½ Lemon, 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.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- P
priyaNovember 2021
lovely dish ❤️
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