Chicken In Sour Hot Sauce (Java)

Ingredients

* 3 Pounds Chicken -- cut into 6 pieces
* 7 Large Macadamia Nuts
* 1 Clove Garlic -- sliced
* 4 Large Shallots -- sliced
* 1/2 Inch Ginger Root -- sliced
* 1 Teaspoon Salt
* 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric
* 1 Tablespoon Tamarind Paste -- dissolved in
* 3 Tablespoons Water
* 2 Teaspoons Brown Sugar
* 3 Large Red Chiles -- sliced
* 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
* 2 Cups Coconut Milk
* 1 Inch Galangal -- finely chopped
* 1 Slice Lime

Directions Grill chicken under broiler for 10 minutes. Set aside. In food processor, chop fine the nuts, blend in garlic, shallots, ginger, salt, turmeric, tamarind liquid, brown sugar, and chiles to form a smooth paste. Heat oil in skillet and stir-fry over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Add coconut milk, galangal, and lemon slice and cook for 10 minutes. Add chicken and cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Serve over rice.
Serves 6
From :The Exotic Kitchens of Indonesia by Copeland Marks