Opor Ayam
Mild, creamy chicken in a fragrant coconut sauce, a favourite for festive tables across Indonesia.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.43 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Blitz the shallots, garlic and ginger to a paste.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the paste with the coriander and pepper for 4 minutes until fragrant.
4 min - 3
Add the chicken and turn for 3 minutes.
3 min - 4
Pour in the coconut milk and water, then add the lemongrass, bay and lime leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 5
Cook with the lid half on for 35 minutes, stirring now and then, until the chicken is tender and the sauce is silky.
35 min - 6
Add the eggs for the last 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve with rice.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.