Spicy Coconut Chicken in Aromatic Lemak Sauce

"ayam masak lemak cili api"

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Experience the rich, creamy flavors of traditional Malaysian Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Api. Tender chicken simmers in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with fiery bird’s eye chilies, fresh turmeric, and fragrant herbs, delivering a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and subtly sweet notes that tantalize your taste buds. This comforting dish pairs beautifully with steamed jasmine rice for a hearty, authentic meal.

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Name: Spicy Coconut Chicken in Aromatic Lemak Sauce
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on; 2 cups coconut milk (fresh or canned); 5 bird’s eye chilies (cili api), sliced thin; 1-inch fresh turmeric root, peeled and finely grated (or 1 tsp turmeric powder); 3 shallots, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised; 2 kaffir lime leaves; 1-inch piece galangal, sliced thin; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 cup water; Fresh cilantro for garnish

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