Gulai Ayam
HalalA traditional Malay chicken curry with a turmeric-yellow coconut milk gravy, flavored with lemongrass, galangal, and turmeric leaves. Milder than Indian-style curries but deeply aromatic.
Difficulty
medium
Prep Time
50 min
Ingredients
- chicken
- coconut milk
- turmeric
- lemongrass
- galangal
- shallots
- garlic
- ginger
- chili paste
- turmeric leaves
- kaffir lime leaves
Variations
- gulai ayam Kelantan
- gulai ayam Minang
- gulai ayam kampung
- gulai ayam lemak cili api
Did You Know
Gulai is one of the oldest Malay cooking methods, predating the arrival of Indian curry influences. The use of turmeric leaves at the end is what gives it its distinctive Malay character.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving (300g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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