| 1 | medium | onion | sliced |
| 2 | cloves | garlic | peeled and minced |
| 1/2 | Piece | ginger | sliced |
| 4 | each | red chili peppers | fresh, hot, seeded and sliced |
| 1/8 | teaspoon | black pepper | ground |
| 1/8 | teaspoon | turmeric | |
| 1 | x | salt | to taste |
| 2 | cups | coconut milk | |
| 1 | each | salam leaf | |
| 1 | slice | laos | |
| 3 | pound | chicken | cut into 8 pieces, discard loose skin and fat |
| 1/3 | cup | peanuts | dry roasted |
Process onion, garlic, ginger chile, pepper, turmeric, salt and 1/4 cup coconut milk to a smooth paste.
Put the rest of the coconut milk in a pan with the spice paste and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
Add salam, laos, chicken and peanuts and continue to cook, uncovered, over low heat for 30 to 40 minutes, basing frequently, until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
Serve warm.
Serves 6.
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My mom has made this recipe for years. I like to add lemon extract instead of vanilla extract for a light citrus flavor. You can also use a couple tablespoons of pineapple juice for a little extra flavor