Why this is the Best Kapitan Malaysian Chicken Recipe | Compass & Fork

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp salt, ground sea
• 4 chicken, quarters (maryland) (separate the thigh from the drumstick)
• 4 tbsp coconut oil (or peanut oil)
• 2 lemongrass (stalks gently bashed to release flavors)
• 4 kaffir lime leaf (sliced lengthways)
• 1 pint coconut milk (thick)
• 2 ozs tamarind paste
• 1 tbsp cumin, ground
• 2 tsp nutmeg, grated
• 2 tsp cardamom
• 1 tsp chili powder (optional (omit if you want mild))
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 inch turmeric, fresh (roughly chopped, optional)
• 4 red chili, long Asian style (de-seeded, optional (omit if you want mild))
• 1 inch galangal (roughly chopped)
• 2 inch ginger
• 4 candlenuts (or macadamia nuts)
• 5 shallot (or green onions)
• 2 kaffir lime leaf (thinly shredded)