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Malaysian Chicken Kapitan

Draft recipe — not kitchen-tested
Non-vegEasy

Diet: Non-veg · High-protein

Malaysian Chicken Kapitan is a Indonesian/Malaysian dish. Cook the spice paste until its raw onion smell fades.

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Indonesian/Malaysian
Course
Dinner

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Ingredients

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Serves 4

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Paste

Curry

Finish

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; heavy frying pan; spatula; blender; food thermometer; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Paste · About 5 min

  1. Blend 120 g shallots, 20 g garlic, 20 g ginger, 20 g lemongrass tender centres, 20 g chili, 1 tsp turmeric, 50 ml water; fry in oil from 25 ml neutral oil, 700 g chicken thighs, cubed, 500 ml coconut milk, 150 ml water, 1 tsp salt, 4 makrut lime leaves for 5 minutes.

Simmer · About 30 min

  1. Add remaining curry ingredients; simmer 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F.

    Check: Look for this result: chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F.

Finish · About 8 min

  1. Stir in 30 ml lime juice, 15 g sugar; remove lime leaves before serving.

Tips

  • Cook the spice paste until its raw onion smell fades.
  • Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.

Substitutions

  • Use coconut cream diluted with water instead of coconut milk.

Storage

  • Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
  • Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.
  • For sauces and soups, add a little water if thick and reheat gently. Crisp coatings soften after storage.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Malaysian Chicken Kapitan one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

FAQ

What matters most when making Malaysian Chicken Kapitan?

Cook the spice paste until its raw onion smell fades.

What can I substitute in Malaysian Chicken Kapitan?

Use coconut cream diluted with water instead of coconut milk.

Can I prepare Malaysian Chicken Kapitan ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Malaysian Chicken Kapitan one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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