4 Delicious and Easy White Chicken Opor Recipes, Perfect for Holiday Dishes

White chicken opor is one of Indonesia's traditional dishes that is perfect for enjoying with family. Its rich-flavored broth perfectly blends with the tenderness of the chicken meat, making it a favorite dish on various occasions. Moreover, the white chicken opor recipe is not too difficult, so you can try it at home anytime.

The delicious and savory taste of white chicken opor is certainly beyond doubt. It's no wonder this dish is always a favorite during holidays. There are various white chicken opor recipes with spice variations that can be adjusted to your taste. Each recipe has been designed to be easy to follow, from the ingredients to the preparation steps.

Curious? Let's get straight to it, here are the white chicken opor recipes including the ingredients and steps to make it.

1. Savory White Chicken Opor Spice

Savory White Chicken Opor Seasoning (credit: flickr)

This recipe is perfect for those who want to taste white chicken opor with its distinctive savory flavor. The combination of traditional spices and thick coconut milk will provide a delicious taste. Here is the recipe for savory white chicken opor spices:

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of cut chicken

• 250 ml of thick coconut milk

• 500 ml of water (or to taste)

• 5 shallots

• 4 cloves of garlic

• 2 candlenuts

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1/2 tsp fine salt

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 1 piece of galangal

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 stalk of lemongrass (crushed)

Instructions:

1. Cut the chicken to the desired size, then wash until clean. Set aside.

2. Boil water with galangal, bay leaves, and lemongrass until it boils. Add the chicken, and boil until half-cooked.

3. Blend the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, coriander, salt, and sugar. Sauté the blended spices until fragrant, then add them to the chicken broth.

4. Add the thick coconut milk, stir well, and let it boil. Adjust the taste, then turn off the heat. The chicken opor is ready to be served.

2. Rich-Tasting White Chicken Opor

This recipe produces chicken opor with a richer white broth thanks to the addition of kaffir lime leaves and chicken broth. Here is the recipe for making rich-tasting white chicken opor:

Ingredients:

• 6 pieces of chicken

• 65 ml coconut milk

• 250 ml water

• 1 stalk of lemongrass

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 kaffir lime leaves

• 3 segments of galangal

• 5 cloves of garlic

• 10 shallots

• 2 candlenuts (toasted)

• 3 segments of ginger

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 2 tsp salt

• 2 tsp chicken broth

• 1 tsp white pepper

How to make:

1. Clean the chicken and all the ingredients, then grind the spices using a blender or mortar and pestle.

2. Heat oil, sauté the ground spices along with lemongrass, bay leaf, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal until fragrant.

3. Add the chicken, stir until evenly coated, then simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.

4. Add water and coconut milk, stir gently to prevent the coconut milk from breaking. Cook until the chicken is tender, adjust the seasoning, then serve with a sprinkle of fried shallots.

3. Recipe for Tender and Soft White Chicken Opor Spices

Recipe for Tender and Soft White Chicken Opor Spices (credit: flickr)

For those of you who love opor with tender and soft chicken texture, this recipe can be the best choice. Use fresh coconut milk for maximum flavor. Here is the recipe you can follow to make the tender and soft white chicken opor spices:

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (cut into 8-10 pieces)

• 200 ml instant coconut milk

• Enough water

• 12 shallots

• 6 cloves of garlic

• 5 candlenuts (roasted)

• 1 piece of ginger

• 1/2 tbsp coriander (roasted)

• 1/2 tsp cumin (roasted)

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

• 3 bay leaves

• 2 stalks of lemongrass (crushed)

• 5 cm young galangal (crushed)

• 3 kaffir lime leaves

• Sugar, salt, and broth to taste

Instructions:

1. Blend the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, ginger, coriander, cumin, and nutmeg. Sauté until fragrant.

2. Add the chicken, stir well, then add water and the spices. Cook until the chicken is half cooked.

3. Add the coconut milk, cook until the chicken is fully cooked. Adjust the taste, serve warm.

4. Practical Recipe for White Chicken Opor Spices

If you are looking for a simple and quick recipe, this one is perfect to try. The process is easy and the ingredients are simple. Here is a guide to making white chicken opor with a practical recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized chicken (cleaned and cut)

• 1 liter of thin coconut milk

• 1/2 liter of thick coconut milk

• 1 stalk of lemongrass (crushed)

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 kaffir lime leaves

• 8 shallots

• 4 cloves of garlic

• 1 tsp coriander

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1/2 piece of galangal

• 5 candlenuts

• Salt, pepper, and sugar to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté the ground spices until fragrant, then add bay leaves, lemongrass, and a little flavor enhancer.

2. Add the chicken, stir until evenly coated, and let it wilt.

3. Add the thin coconut milk, cook until slightly reduced. Then add the thick coconut milk, and cook until the chicken is tender.

4. Adjust the seasoning, remove from heat, and serve warm.

Enjoy your homemade white chicken opor with warm rice and ketupat for an unforgettable dining experience. Happy cooking!

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