Chicken simmered with coconut milk
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
Coconut milk adds the sweet and rich taste to the chicken dish. This is best served with steamed rice on a cold winter day.
Photo: @evamalene
Ingredients
- 1 Pound chicken drumsticks
- ½ Cup fresh milk
- ½ Cup coconut milk
- 1 Tsp of salt
- 1 Tsp of spice
- 1 Tsp of sugar
- 1 Tsp of grinded garlic
- 1 Tsp of grinded citronella
- 1 Tbsp of grinded red chilly
- 2Tsp of curry powder
- Cooking oil
Preparation
- Wash the drumsticks thoroughly, then mix them with your choice of spices, salt, and a touch of sugar for about 10 minutes.
- In a pan, heat cooking oil and sauté minced garlic, chili, and lemongrass until fragrant, then add curry powder and stir well to combine.
- Add the chicken to the mixture and let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken over low heat for 5 minutes, then add coconut milk, salt, and sugar, and simmer until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Serving suggestion: Serve with steamed rice or vermicelli for a delightful meal.
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