Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Padi (Chicken Cooked in Coconut Milk)

"Another favourite recipe is a Negri Sembilan staple menu.

It’s so simple but taste fantastic! Some people put in shallots and garlic. Then the taste will be too complex and you will not get the Negri Sembilan taste."

AYAM MASAK LEMAK CILI PADI 
(CHICKEN COOKED IN COCONUT MILK)

Ingredients

1 kg chicken     (cut into 12 pcs)

20 chili padi (blend finely)

2 potatoes         (peeled and cut into 4)

1 stalk lemongrass

2 cups coconut milk (santan)

Salt to taste

Method

1.   Put chicken, chili padi, lemongrass in a pot. Cook over moderate fire with lid on for 5 mins.

2.  When water from the chicken is almost dried up, add the santan and the potatoes

3.  Put in salt and cook over low fire, occasionally stirring.

4.  When the potatoes are done, switch off the fire.

Note:

1.   You can substitute the chicken with fish or beef. With fish, instead of potatoes, put in bitter gourd ( boiled for 5 mins then drained)

2.  Never let the gravy boils over or the oil will separate and the dish is ruined.