CAROB CHICKEN RENDANG

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Ingredients:
600g Chicken Drumstick marinate with 1tbsp Carob Powder 
5 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cinnamon stick
3 cloves
3 star anise
3 cardamom pods
2 pcs tamarind slice
200ml thick coconut milk
200ml water
few stalk lemongrass (4-inch length and pounded)
3 kaffir lime leaves
3 Lemon leaves
3 Turmeric leaves
6 tablespoons kerisik (toasted coconut)
2 tablespoons Carob Syrup to taste
1 tablespoon Salt to taste

Spice Paste:
10-12 dried chilies (soaked in warm water and seeded)
1 inch ginger
1 inch galangal
5 Candlenuts
5 cloves garlic
5 shallots
3 stalks lemongrass (about 4 inch and pounded)
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds


Method:
1)Chop the spice paste ingredients and then blend it in a food processor until fine.

2)Heat the oil in a wok, add the spice paste 
stir-fry them until aromaticThen add in cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cardamom,tamarind slices and all the leaves(kaffir lime leaves, lemon leaves, turmeric leaves).Lastly,add in pounded lemongrass.

3)Then add the chicken drumsticks stir for 1 minute.

3) Add water, stirring to blend well with the chicken drumsticks.

4)Add salt and Carob Syrup to taste,add in kerisik (toasted coconut) then add in the coconut milk and simmer on medium heat,stirring frequently until the chicken is almost cooked.  

5)Lower the heat to low, cover the lid, and simmer for 1 hour until the the meat is really tender.

6)If not sweet enough, add more Carob Syrup to taste.
Serve immediately with steamed rice and save some for overnight.
Cook’s Notes:

To prepare the kerisik or toasted coconut, just add the grated coconut to a dry wok and stir continuosly until they turn golden brown.

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