free-range chicken opor illustration (freepik.com/jcomp)
Opor ayam kampung is a mainstay menu for Indonesians which is usually served during celebrations and parties. The thick taste of the sauce and the distinctive aroma of spices make this menu a favorite on your tongue. Free-range chicken has more nutrition than broiler/boiler chicken. Apart from being a source of energy and protein, free-range chicken also contains a lot of iron and a little fat.
For those of you who have cholesterol and want to diet, choosing free-range chicken is the right solution to keep the fat levels in the body from being excessive. Come on, see the following village chicken opor recipe!
1. Materials and seasonings that must be prepared
illustration of spices (freepik.com/jcomp)Ingredients and seasonings for making free-range chicken opor, write it down!
- 1 free-range chicken, cut into pieces and wash clean
- 2 stalks of lemon grass, knotted or crushed
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 knuckle galangal, crushed
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp chicken broth powder
- 3 tbsp cooking oil for sautéing the spices
- 1500 ml of water to boil the chicken
- 500 ml thick coconut milk from 1 coconut
- 10 shallots
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 8 grains of hazelnut
- 1 knuckle ginger
- 1 knuckle turmeric, burn it first
- 1/2 tsp granulated pepper
- 2 pieces of lime leaves
2. How to process free-range chicken to make it tender quickly
illustration of boiling free-range chicken to make it soft (youtube.com/umy elys)Constraints in cooking free-range chicken sometimes the meat feels less tender. This is because the texture of the meat, which is rather hard and tough, is different from the cut chicken meat sold in the market.
Therefore, before cooking free-range chicken, it is best to boil it first in a pressure cooker for about 10-15 minutes. Or in a regular pot for about 30 minutes with the pot tightly closed.
3. How to cook native chicken opor as delicious as mother's cooking in the village
illustration of how to cook native chicken opor (youtube.com/CR COOK)Heat cooking oil and sauté ground spices until fragrant. Then, add the chicken and the chicken broth. Stir well until the spices seep into the chicken. After that, add coconut milk. Add bay leaves, lemongrass, galangal, and season with salt, sugar, and powdered chicken broth.
Cook the chicken until completely cooked and tender. If necessary add more water, stir and cook until it boils until the gravy looks thick.
4. Serve the free-range chicken broth
illustration of serving free-range chicken (freepik.com/jcomp)Serve the free-range chicken opor into a large bowl, sprinkle with fried onions and sliced celery leaves.
Opor ayam kampung is delicious ready to be eaten with warm rice or ketupat. Enjoy this delicious menu with your beloved family at home. Good luck!
(irp/Maz)