6 Practical and Delicious Opor Ayam Recipes, a Festive Lebaran Dish

Kapanlagi.com - Opor chicken is one of the most popular food menus in Indonesian society. Usually, this chicken-based food becomes the main menu on the day of Eid al-Fitr. Served with ketupat or lontong, opor chicken will add to the festive atmosphere of the holiday. Moreover, the recipe for making opor chicken is considered easy and practical.

In addition, making a recipe for opor chicken does not require complicated methods. The ingredients needed are also considered simple and easy to find at nearby stalls. It's no wonder that from year to year, opor chicken remains a favorite food during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Interested in serving opor chicken on Eid al-Fitr later? Don't worry, here are some practical and guaranteed delicious opor chicken recipes.

1. Recipe for Village Chicken Opor

Chicken opor recipe (credit: instagram/1001menumakanan)

Village chicken meat is known for its unique texture and flavor. In addition, village chicken meat is also known to be suitable for various processed recipes, including opor. Here is a practical and appetizing recipe for village chicken opor.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 chicken

- 2 medium-sized potatoes

- 50g instant coconut milk

- 3 medium-sized potatoes

- Cooking oil

- Sufficient amount of water

- 1 stalk of lemongrass

- 4 bay leaves

- 3 kaffir lime leaves

- 2 slices of galangal

- Fried shallots

Ground spices:

- 1 tsp roasted coriander

- 1.5 slices of roasted turmeric

- 1 slice of ginger

- 5 shallots

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 3 candlenuts

Cooking instructions:

1) Grind all the ground spices until smooth, sauté with a little oil, add lemongrass, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and crushed galangal until fragrant.

2) Add the chicken that has been cut into pieces and washed, flip it over to distribute the spices evenly.

3) Add the potatoes that have been cut into pieces.

4) Add about 300 ml of water.

5) After the chicken is tender, reduce the heat while stirring to prevent the coconut milk from splitting.

6) Add a little salt, powdered broth, white sugar, and taste.

7) Add fried shallots and serve.

2. Simple Chicken Opor Recipe (Easy)

Simple chicken opor recipe (credit: instagram/sarahbanget)

Chicken opor is a dish that can be easily made with simple ingredients and equipment. However, it is still a dish that never fails to stimulate the appetite. Here is a simple and practical recipe for opor ayam, guaranteed to have a delicious and appetizing taste.

Ingredients:

- 2 stalks of lemongrass, crushed

- 4 bay leaves

- Enough fried shallots

- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces

- Enough oil

- 65ml instant coconut milk sachet

- 1 large thumb-sized galangal, crushed

- 1 liter water

- Enough salt and sugar

Ground spices:

- 4 cloves of garlic

- 5 candlenuts, roasted

- 2 thumb-sized ginger

- 6 shallots

- 1/2 tsp pepper

Cooking instructions:

1) Soak the chicken pieces in lime juice, rinse thoroughly.

2) Boil the chicken briefly until it changes color, then drain.

3) Heat the oil, sauté the ground spices until fragrant and cooked.

4) Add the bay leaves and galangal, stir.

5) Add the chicken, stir briefly. Add water, let it boil, season with salt and sugar. Cook until the chicken is tender. Finally, add the instant coconut milk, stir again, and wait until it boils. Don't forget to taste.

6) Remove from heat, serve with sprinkles of fried shallots.

3. Mixed Chicken Opor Recipe

Chicken opor recipe (credit: instagram/anekamenusehat)

Tired of the same old chicken opor? No need to worry, you can make a more varied chicken opor. Simply by adding other ingredients such as potatoes, tofu, or eggs. Not only unique and different, this diverse opor is guaranteed to be delicious. Here's the recipe for mixed chicken opor that you can try.

Ingredients:

- 2 pieces of chicken thighs and a little breast, cut into pieces

- 1 piece of tofu, cut into pieces

- 3 boiled eggs

- 2 medium-sized potatoes, cut into pieces

- 3 stalks of lemongrass, crushed

- 1 segment of galangal, crushed

- 1 segment of turmeric

- 3 cloves of garlic

- 7 shallots

- 3 candlenuts

- 3 bay leaves

- 3 turmeric leaves

- 1300 ml of water

- 1 tablespoon of pink Himalayan salt or table salt

- 1 tablespoon of mushroom broth

- 2 tablespoons of fiber cream

Cooking method:

1) Boil water, add chicken, remove any impurities that appear on the surface, then reduce the heat.

2) Grind the spices except for the leaves, galangal, and lemongrass.

3) Sauté the ground spices, leaves, galangal, and lemongrass. Sauté until fragrant and change color.

4) Add the sautéed spices to the chicken broth, add potatoes, add salt and broth.

5) Once the chicken is cooked and the potatoes are tender, add tofu and boiled eggs.

6) Add fiber cream, stir well, then taste.

7) Ready to serve.

4. Yellow Seasoning Chicken Opor Recipe

Chicken opor recipe with yellow seasoning (credit: instagram/remakitchen44)

Yellow seasoning chicken opor can be a dish that stimulates the appetite. With strong spices, it adds a distinctive and delicious taste. In addition, its bright yellow color is guaranteed to increase your appetite. Here is the recipe for chicken opor with yellow seasoning.

Ingredients:

- 500 gr chicken breast, cut into pieces

- 2 pieces of white tofu, cut into pieces

- 400 ml thin coconut milk

- 300 ml thick coconut milk

- 2 pieces of kaffir lime leaves, torn

- 2 pieces of bay leaves

- 1 stalk of lemongrass, crushed

- Fried shallots for garnish

- Fried shrimp paste chili sauce

Ground spices:

- 6 cloves of shallots

- 4 cloves of garlic

- 1.5 cm grilled turmeric

- 1.5 cm ginger

- 1/4 tsp roasted coriander

- 2 roasted candlenuts

- 10 grains of whole pepper

- Cumin, a pinch

- Cooking oil for sautéing

Cooking instructions:

1) Boil the chicken first, discard the water and set aside. Fry the tofu until half cooked, set aside.

2) Sauté the ground spices until fragrant, add the kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, and lemongrass, stir-fry until slightly wilted. Add 3 tablespoons of thin coconut milk to prevent the spices from burning.

3) Add the chicken, stir briefly and then pour in the thin coconut milk. Once it boils, add the tofu. Boil until the chicken is perfectly cooked and the seasoning is absorbed.

4) Pour in thick coconut milk, add sugar, salt, and chicken broth powder. Stir the coconut milk evenly to prevent it from breaking. Taste the seasoning, and once it boils, turn off the heat.

5) Serve it warm with sprinkles of fried shallots and accompanied by fried shrimp paste chili sauce.

5. White Seasoning Chicken Opor Recipe

Chicken opor recipe (credit: instagram/diannitaaris)

Equally delicious as the previous recipe, white chicken opor is also worth a try. The white color from the thick coconut milk will make this opor recipe more savory and delicious. Curious? Here's the recipe for tasty and delicious white chicken opor.

Ingredients:

- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces

- 250 ml thick coconut milk

- 8 cm galangal, crushed

- 1 stalk lemongrass, crushed

- 4 bay leaves

- 2 kaffir lime leaves

- 1 piece cinnamon

- 2 sachets of flavoring

- 1 tsp coarse salt

- 1 tbsp granulated sugar

- 3-4 cups of water

Ground spices:

- 8 shallots

- 4 garlic cloves

- 4 candlenuts

- 5 cm ginger

- 1/2 nutmeg

Cooking instructions:

1) Clean the chicken, drain it, and prepare the ground and coarse spices.

2) Grind all the ground spices and prepare the coarse spices. Sauté both until fully cooked, then add 1 cup of water and stir until well blended.

3) Then add the chicken and stir until all the chicken is coated with the spices.

4) Once all the chicken is coated with the spices, add 4 cups of water until the chicken is submerged.

5) Stir again to mix all the spices evenly. Let it sit until the chicken turns pale and the water slightly reduces, approximately 8-10 minutes. Add the flavoring, sugar, and salt.

6) Then add the coconut milk and a little water. Stir until well blended.

7) Keep stirring while boiling to prevent the coconut milk from breaking. Once it is cooked enough, taste according to your preference.

8) Remove from heat and sprinkle with fried shallots. Ready to be enjoyed.

Those are among the 5 practical and delicious chicken opor recipes. Hope it is useful and inspiring!

(kpl/psp)