Chicken With Black Nut (ayam Buah Keluak)

Chicken with Black Nut (Ayam Buah Keluak) is a classic Peranakan dish that features tender chicken cooked in a rich and flavorful black nut sauce. This dish is a perfect representation of the unique and delicious flavors of Peranakan cuisine.

Chicken With Black Nut (ayam Buah Keluak)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 10 black nuts (buah keluak)
  • 4 tablespoons of tamarind juice
  • 6 shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
  • 4 tablespoons of cooking oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the black nuts in water for 2 days, changing the water daily.
  2. Boil the black nuts for 1 hour, then remove the flesh from the shells and set aside.
  3. Heat the cooking oil in a pot and sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken pieces, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the chicken is browned.
  5. Add the black nut flesh and tamarind juice, then simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Serve the Chicken with Black Nut hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Pot Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stove Saucepan

Serving suggestions

Serve the Chicken with Black Nut with a side of sambal belacan and a refreshing cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

Be sure to soak the black nuts for the required time to remove their natural toxins before using them in the dish.

Cost

$15