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Curry Kapitan
A Malaysian Nyonya chicken curry with coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, chiles, and a thick aromatic sauce.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 5~532 kcal🇲🇾 Malaysian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 50 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking50 min
Ingredients
5 servings
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For the chicken
- 1 kg Chicken thighs
For the sauce
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Coconut milk
For the spice paste
- 2 adet Yellow onions
- 5 diş Garlic
- 25 gr Ginger
- 2 sap Lemongrass stalks
- 3 adet Hot peppers
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Turmeric
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Coriander seeds
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1.4 tatlı kaşığı(~14 ml) Salt
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
- 2 adet Cucumbers
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Instructions
- 1
Chop the onions, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and hot peppers for the spice paste.
- 2
Blend the spice paste with the turmeric and coriander seeds.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot and fry the paste for 8 minutes until its aroma turns mellow.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the chicken thighs and salt, then cook for 8 minutes until coated with sauce and lightly browned.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the coconut milk and cook over low heat for 28 minutes with the lid slightly ajar.
28 min28:00 - 6
Prepare the rice pilaf for serving and thinly slice the cucumbers.
- 7
When the sauce thickens, serve the chicken with the rice and cucumbers.
💡 Tip: After adding the coconut milk, do not boil the curry hard; if the fat separates, the sauce looks grainy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Curry Kapitan as a richly sauced chicken dish with jasmine rice, cucumber, and optional lemon wedges.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~532
kcal calories
34
g protein
36
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 27%Fat 47%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Curry Kapitan make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Curry Kapitan take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 50 minutes; 75 minutes in total.Is Curry Kapitan difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Curry Kapitan have?
Approximately 532 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 36g, fat: 28g.Is Curry Kapitan allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Curry Kapitan belong to?
This recipe belongs to Malaysian cuisine.How many ingredients does Curry Kapitan need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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