NYONYA KARI KAY [CHICKEN CURRY]

This is one of the Nyonya recipes which I bookmarked and tried from Pearly Kee’s book ‘A Nyonya Inheritance’. Compared to the other Nyonya Chicken Curry recipes [other recipes], I found this one a simpler version. Even though it is simpler, this curry tasted good with more gravy which is  thick, flavourful, aromatic and tasty. I like the colour, taste and texture. Overall, it is nice with rice, bread or roti jala.

Notice that SALT is the only seasoning ingredient.

Recipe adapted from Pearly Kee’s book ‘A Nyonya Inheritance’ – slightly modified

Ingredients For Curry Paste

2 fresh red chillies – coarsely cut

10 dried chillies – soaked and coarsely cut *

1 stalk lemongrass – finely sliced

8 shallots – peeled and cut 

3 cloves garlic – coarsely cut 

• Grind the above ingredients together until fine [add 1-2 tbsp oil if it is too dry], then mix with the following ingredients. 

1 tbsp each of coriander powder, cumin powder and fennel powder 

½ tsp turmeric powder 

1 tbsp chilli powder [replace with* dried chillies]

Other Ingredients

600 gm chicken whole leg – cut bite size pieces

2-3 potatoes – peeled and cut wedges

1 piece 1 inch length cinnamon stick

1 small star anise

2 cloves

4-5 tbsp cooking oil

270 ml water + 90 ml thick coconut milk

1-1.5 tsp salt

1. Heat oil in a non-stick wok, sauté star anise, cloves and cinnamon stick with curry paste until aromatic and oil separates.
2. Add in chicken pieces and fry until they are firm and well coated with the curry paste. Stir fry until aromatic and add in potatoes. Stir to mix well, then add in the water.
3. Bring to boil, then cover to simmer for about 20 minutes or until chicken and potatoes are tender and gravy reduced. 
4. Add in the thick coconut milk, salt and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
5. Taste to adjust seasoning. Serve warm in a small claypot, if preferred.

Pearly Kee’s Tips – Chicken Curry can be cooked and left overnight, just allow the curry to cool down before putting the lid on with a small gap.

See Pearly Kee's Other Recipe Below
Nyonya Mixed Vegetable Curry
Nyonya Sambal Udang With Buah Petai
Nyonya Hong Bak

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