Ayam Kalio (Indonesian Cuisine)

Ingredients :

3 Onions (chopped)
4 cloves Garlic (chopped)
8 Chili peppers (chopped)
2 1/2 cm Root ginger (freshly chopped)
1 tsp Ground galangal (or 2 1/2 cm freshly chopped root)
2 tsp galangal
2 tsp Ground turmeric
2 tsp Ground coriander
430 ml Ground lemon grass (or 1 stalk lemon grass bruised)
4 Unsweetened coconut milk
Chicken joints (halved)
Salt (adjust to taste)

Method

- Place the galangal, turmeric, coriander and ground lemon grass if not using fresh (or contents of spice pack if using), onion, garlic, chillies and ginger in a food processor and process until quite smooth
- Place the pureed mixture in a large saucepan together with the coconut milk and bring slowly to the boil
-Add the chicken and bruised fresh lemon grass (if not using ground lemon grass), bring back to the boil, season with salt, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes
-Remove the lid from the pan and continue to cook, uncovered for a further 15 minutes
Serve hot