Mamak House Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spice Paste
Garnish & Serve
Method
Preparation of Spice Paste
- 1
Chop Shallots and Garlic
Peel and chop the shallots and garlic cloves into smaller pieces for easier blending.
- 2
Blend Spice Paste
In a blender, combine chopped shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, and a pinch of salt. Blend until a smooth paste forms. Add a little water if necessary to aid blending.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Sauté Spice Paste
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Sear Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the pot and sear them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- 5
Cook Chicken in Coconut Milk
Pour in the coconut milk and stir gently to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Cooking the Rice
- 6
Cook Rice
In a separate pot, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
Serving
- 7
Rest and Shred Chicken
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, shred the chicken or serve it whole.
- 8
Plate and Serve
Serve the chicken over a bed of rice, garnished with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and a drizzle of chili sauce to taste.
