Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsKoo’s Bento & BowlYellow Chicken Curry (indonesian) Recipe

Yellow Chicken Curry (indonesian) Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves4

Savoury, chicken (bone in) cooked in light coconut milk with Indonesian spices, herbs. Served with steam white rice, boiled egg and fried onion.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Clean the bone-in chicken thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into serving pieces if desired.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Rice

    Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak in water for about 30 minutes, then drain.

  3. 3

    Boil the Eggs

    Place the eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove and place in cold water.

Cooking the Curry

  1. 4

    Cook the Spices

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin, chili powder, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Add Chicken

    Add the cleaned chicken pieces to the pot, stirring well to coat with the spices. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is slightly browned.

  3. 6

    Add Coconut Milk and Herbs

    Pour in the coconut milk and add lemongrass, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  4. 7

    Simmer the Curry

    Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Serving

  1. 8

    Prepare the Plate

    Serve the yellow chicken curry hot with steamed white rice, halved boiled eggs, and a generous sprinkle of fried onions on top.

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