The Delicious Secret of Coconut Serundeng Chicken, a Simple Recipe That Will Tempt Your Taste Buds!

Kapanlagi.com - Serundeng, a dish made from grated coconut fried until golden brown, has always been the star in various traditional Indonesian dishes. With its crispy texture and tantalizing savory flavor, serundeng pairs well with a variety of protein types, from beef, fish, to chicken.

One timeless chicken dish is coconut serundeng chicken. The combination of richly spiced fried chicken topped with abundant serundeng creates an irresistible savory and spicy flavor.

The deliciousness of coconut serundeng chicken lies in its unique cooking technique. The chicken is first simmered with spices until tender, before being mixed with serundeng to allow all the flavors to meld together. You can cook the serundeng together with the chicken or separately, depending on your preference.

This dish is best enjoyed with warm white rice or as a practical side dish for lunch boxes. Making coconut serundeng chicken is surprisingly easy! Come on, follow this coconut serundeng chicken recipe and bring the deliciousness of traditional Indonesian cuisine to your home.

Let's cook and enjoy together! (Source: Kapanlagi.com, Thursday, March 20, 2025)

1. Simple Coconut Serundeng Chicken Recipe

Here is a complete recipe for Coconut Serundeng Chicken that will tantalize your taste buds:

Ingredients:
- 1 free-range chicken, cut as desired
- 200 grams of young coconut, grated lengthwise
- 5 red chilies (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 5 shallots
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated palm sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 2-3 kaffir lime leaves
- 1-2 bay leaves
- Enough water for cooking
- Oil for sautéing

Cooking Instructions:
1. Spice Paste: Blend the red chilies, coriander, shallots, garlic, palm sugar, and salt until it becomes a spice paste.

2. Season the Chicken: Mix the spice paste with the chicken pieces, stirring well until all parts of the chicken are coated with the spices. Let it sit for about 15-30 minutes to allow the spices to penetrate.

3. Toast the Coconut: Heat a pan without oil, toast the grated coconut until it turns brown and fragrant. Remove and set aside.

4. Cook the Chicken: In the same pan, add a little oil, then add the seasoned chicken. Add a little water to assist in the cooking process. Cook over medium heat until the chicken is tender.

5. Add Other Ingredients: Once the chicken is tender, add the toasted coconut, kaffir lime leaves, and bay leaves. Stir gently until all the ingredients are well combined.

6. Drying: Cook until the water reduces and the spices are absorbed, and the chicken turns brown. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

7. Serve: Remove the coconut serundeng chicken and let it rest for a moment. Serve warm with white rice.

Tips:
- Adjust the chicken pieces and the level of spiciness of the chili to your taste.
- For a richer flavor, you can add other spices like galangal or turmeric.

Enjoy this delicious Coconut Serundeng Chicken!

2. Recommended Vegetable Pairings for Serundeng Chicken to Enhance Nutrition

Serundeng chicken, with its savory deliciousness and crunchy texture from grated coconut, is indeed perfect to enjoy with warm rice and sambal. However, to enhance enjoyment and nutritional balance, serve vegetables as a side!

Imagine the freshness of spinach with galangal that contrasts with the spices of serundeng chicken, or spicy eggplant balado ready to provide a biting sensation.

Not only that, there's also garlic broccoli stir-fry that is savory, light shrimp and bottle gourd soup, and stir-fried bean sprouts with a tempting aroma.

Each of these vegetable choices not only boosts nutritional value but also perfects the flavor of the dish.

So, prepare these various vegetables to complement the deliciousness of your serundeng chicken and enjoy an unforgettable flavor combination!

(kpl/rao)