Malay Style Chicken Curry

• 1/2 chicken a medium, cut into bite pieces
• 5 shallots small, peeled
• 2 cloves garlic peeled
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger minced fresh
• 1 turmeric leaf- optional/ daun kunyit- minced
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 4 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2/3 teaspoon sambal oelek / chilli paste
• 1 cup water
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar

1. Puree shallots, garlic and ginger with enough water to make it a thick paste. Rub this paste all over the cut chicken pieces and set aside for 20 minutes.
2. Mix rest of the ingredients in a large pot and add marinated chicken pieces to it. Cover pot and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on medium heat. Stir periodically and adjust seasonings. Cook until chicken is tender, serve with steamed rice. Makes 3/4 servings.

chicken, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lime leaves, turmeric powder, curry powder, coconut milk, sambal oelek chilli paste, water, salt, sugar

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Malay-Style-Chicken-Curry-1659911 (may not work)