美味的海岸槟榔鸡炖佳肴
(Savory Coastal Betel Nut Chicken Stew Delight)
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食材
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600 grams 鸡腿
(Boneless, skin-on for extra flavor)
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50 grams 槟榔（锯碎或切碎）
(Use fresh or dried betel nuts, finely chopped or ground)
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400 ml 椰奶
(使用全脂奶油以增加浓郁度)
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2 pieces 柠檬草茎
(Bruised and chopped)
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25 grams 姜
(薄切)
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4 pieces 大蒜瓣
(剁碎的)
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15 grams 拇指大小的姜黄根
(擦碎或细切)
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1 medium 洋葱
(切丁)
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1 tbsp 罗望子酱
(Adds tanginess)
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10 leaves 咖喱叶
(Fresh preferred)
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1 piece 红辣椒
(Sliced for heat)
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2 tbsp 植物油
(用于翻炒)
盐, to taste
黑胡椒, to taste
新鲜香菜叶, Handful
(Boneless, skin-on for extra flavor)
(Use fresh or dried betel nuts, finely chopped or ground)
(使用全脂奶油以增加浓郁度)
(Bruised and chopped)
(薄切)
(剁碎的)
(擦碎或细切)
(切丁)
(Adds tanginess)
(Fresh preferred)
(Sliced for heat)
(用于翻炒)
营养
- 份量: 4
- 每份大小: 1 碗 (300克)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
- Calcium: 60 mg
- Iron: 4 mg
制作步骤
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1 - Prepare Aromatics:
Peel and mince garlic and ginger. Grate turmeric. Dice onion. Bruise and chop lemongrass. Slice red chili and rinse curry leaves if using.
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2 - Brown Chicken:
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
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3 - Sauté Spices and Aromatics:
In the same pot, add onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, curry leaves, and chili. Stir cook until fragrant and onions soften.
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4 - Add Betel Nuts and Liquids:
Add diced or ground betel nuts and stir well. Return chicken to pot. Pour in coconut milk and tamarind paste, stirring to combine.
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5 - Simmer Stew:
Bring stew to gentle boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender and stew thickens.
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6 - Season and Garnish:
Taste stew and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Peel and mince garlic and ginger. Grate turmeric. Dice onion. Bruise and chop lemongrass. Slice red chili and rinse curry leaves if using.
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, curry leaves, and chili. Stir cook until fragrant and onions soften.
Add diced or ground betel nuts and stir well. Return chicken to pot. Pour in coconut milk and tamarind paste, stirring to combine.
Bring stew to gentle boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender and stew thickens.
Taste stew and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
关于 美味的海岸槟榔鸡炖佳肴 :的更多信息
Overview
Coastal Betel Nut Chicken Stew is an inventive fusion dish inspired by Southeast Asian coastal flavors and the traditional use of betel nuts in cooking. This rich, aromatic stew perfectly balances the earthiness of betel nuts with the creaminess of coconut milk, brightened by vibrant local herbs like lemongrass and curry leaves.
Ingredients Insight
Betel nuts, typically known for their cultural use in chewing, add a nutty and mildly bitter undertone that enhances the stew’s depth. Their subtle astringency complements the fats in coconut milk and the robust spices such as ginger, turmeric, and tamarind paste, creating layers of complexities in each bite.
Cultural & Historical Context
While betel nut has a strong cultural significance across maritime Southeast Asia - used traditionally for massages, rituals, and social customs - incorporating it boldly into a chicken stew embodies modern creative regional cooking. This recipe reinterprets coastal elements famed in Singapore kitchens, delivering an earthy yet exotic experience.
Personal Notes & Tips
- Sourcing fresh betel nuts can be a challenge; dried or powdered betel nuts are highly effective alternatives.
- Coconut milk enhances richness but varies in fat content; opt for full-fat to ensure luscious mouthfeel.
- Simmer gently to prevent coconut milk from splitting and preserve fragrant oils.
- Serve the stew with steamed jasmine rice or coconut flatbreads to soak up the stew’s dynamic flavors.
Unique Aspects
Unlike many traditional stews, the introduction of betel nuts gives this dish a trademark character — complex, warming, slightly nutty, and unmistakably tropical. Inputs from aromatic gelemas (lemongrass, turmeric) are harmonious with other hot coastal spices, uniting familiar ingredients in new groundwork.
Coastal Betel Nut Chicken Stew invites food adventurers to discover the unique qualities of betel nuts beyond customary consumption. It is a testament to innovation blending culinary heritage with bold, imaginative seasoning techniques — perfect for evoking Southeast Asian coastal charm in your kitchen.
