Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Fried chicken with curry leaves

This dish actually tastes even better with fresh red chillies which I cannot do because of the children. I found some left over bell peppers from my recent trip to Cameron Highlands so decided to add them here.

Fresh Curry leaves (咖喱) are the shiny, dark green, aromatic leaves of the curry tree. When fried in hot oil they release a deliciously nutty aroma. Fresh Curry leaves are used in traditional medicinal practices as well as in cooking. The main nutrients found in curry leaves are vitamin A, B, C and E as well as calcium, phosphorous, ironmagnesiumcopper and amino acids. It is believed that they have cancer-fighting properties and the ability to control gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion, excessive acid secretion, diarrhea and diabetes. They are also used to keep the skin and hair healthy and in tackling premature greying of hair.

Ingredients


2 chicken whole legs cut into small pieces
6 sprigs of curry leaves




Rub the chicken with salt and rinse until the water is clear



The marinate
1 tsp light soya sauce
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 tbsp corn flour
Marinate the chicken and leave for 1 hour



Deep fry in very hot oil until golden brown





Remove the chicken and keep aside



Mix the following seasoning ingredients in a bowl
½ tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp light soya sauce
1 tsp sugar
¼ tsp chicken stock granules
100 ml water




I found some aging green bell peppers in the fridge so decided to throw them in
Cube the peppers



Leave 1 tbsp oil used to fry the chicken in the wok
Put in the curry leaves and sauté until fragrant




Add the bell peppers and mix well





Put in the fried chicken and seasoning
Stir fry until it is almost dry




Dish up and serve

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