Chicken Aku Paku

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 3
Authentic Chicken Aku Paku Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large whole chicken , jointed
2 onions , finely chopped
3 garlic cloves , crushed
3 green tomatoes
1 fresh green chile , chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
4 cardamom pods
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons coconut cream
20 basil leaves
6 ounces green beans , blanched
steamed rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
554
Sugar
4g
Fat
43g
Chicken Aku Paku is a traditional cuisine from Singapore that is widely appreciated by locals and tourists alike. This dish uses an unusual combination of spices that add an extra dimension of flavor into an already delicious curry. The chicken meat is tender and juicy, and the coconut milk base adds a luxurious creamy texture to the Aku Paku. This dish can be customized by varying the amount of green chili used to enhance or diminish the amount of heat.

Instructions

1.Heat the peanut oil in a large saucepan and brown the chicken pieces.
2.Add the onions and garlic, cook until soft.
3.Add the chopped tomatoes, green chile, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cardamom pods. Mix well.
4.Add chicken broth and coconut milk. Simmer and let the chicken cook for 30-45 minutes until tender.
5.Add coconut cream, basil leaves, and the green beans, cook for another 5 minutes.
6.Serve with steamed rice.

PROS

This dish has an amazing taste and the flavor of coconut milk brings a new level to chicken curry.
Also, the recipe easily feeds a large group of people.

CONS

This dish has a lot of saturated fat due to coconut milk and oil which can be unhealthy if consumed regularly.

Also, some individuals may find the recipe for chicken Aku Paku too spicy for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While coconut milk does contain high saturated fat, it provides several health benefits such as improvement in digestion and promotion of healthy bones. The chicken in this recipe is also a good source of protein which is essential for muscle and tissue repair.

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