Usually Served on Holidays, Here are 4 Recipes for Tender and Delicious Javanese Chicken Opor Spices

Kapanlagi.com - Chicken opor is one of Indonesia's traditional dishes that is always present at every major celebration, especially during Eid. Its savory taste and rich spices make chicken opor a favorite among many. Each region has its own unique way of preparing chicken opor, such as the Javanese chicken opor spices which is well-known for its delicious broth.

There are various Javanese chicken opor recipe variants that you can try, from those using coconut milk to those without it. The uniqueness of each recipe lies in the spices and ingredients used, providing a variety of flavors that are equally delightful. You can choose according to your taste and the ingredients available at home.

Here are various Javanese chicken opor recipes that you can choose and adjust according to the ingredients available in your kitchen. Check out the methods of making each type of chicken opor that will surely stimulate your appetite.

1. Recipe for Tender Javanese Chicken Opor

Recipe for Tender Javanese Chicken Opor (credit: flickr)

To make tender and savory village chicken opor, you only need a few simple main ingredients. This village chicken opor is perfect for a special family dish, especially during Eid. Follow the steps below to make it!

Ingredients needed:

• 1 whole village chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 500 ml thick coconut milk
• 3 pieces of kaffir lime leaves
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
• 3 cm galangal, bruised
• 2 pieces of bay leaves
• 2 cm ginger, bruised
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon palm sugar
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

How to make:

1. Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the ground spices until fragrant. Add the kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, bay leaves, and ginger. Stir well until all the ingredients are well combined.
2. Add the chicken pieces, stir until the chicken changes color to brown. Continue by adding the coconut milk and enough water.
3. Cook on low heat for 1-2 hours until the chicken is tender and the spices are absorbed. Add salt and palm sugar, cook briefly until the spices are perfectly mixed.
4. Remove and serve the village chicken opor with warm white rice.

2. Recipe for Javanese Chicken Opor with Yellow Sauce

If you want a yellow chicken opor with a fresher and richer taste, this recipe for village chicken opor with yellow sauce is perfect. With rich spice ingredients, this dish will delight your palate.

Ingredients:

• 1 village chicken
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
• 600 ml coconut milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp chicken broth powder
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Ground Spices:

• 7 shallots
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 3 cm turmeric, roasted
• 3 candlenuts, toasted
• 2 cm ginger
• 2 cm galangal
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

How to make:

1. Boil the chicken meat briefly and drain. Sauté the ground spices along with the kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, and lemongrass until fragrant.
2. Add the chicken and a little water. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes until the spices are absorbed.
3. Pour in the coconut milk, add salt, pepper, sugar, and broth powder. Stir well, then cook briefly until the spices are perfectly absorbed.
4. Remove and serve the savory village chicken opor with yellow sauce.

3. Javanese Chicken Opor with White Gravy

Javanese Chicken Opor Recipe with White Sauce (credit: flickr)

White chicken opor provides a very delicious savory taste, and the thick coconut milk makes the gravy feel so delightful. With simpler spices, you can try making it at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 250 ml thick coconut milk
• 8 cm galangal, smashed
• 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 piece of cinnamon
• 2 packets of flavor enhancer
• 1 tsp coarse salt
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3-4 glasses of water

Ground spices:

• 8 shallots
• 4 garlic cloves
• 4 candlenuts
• 5 cm ginger
• 1/2 nutmeg

Cooking method:

1. Wash the chicken thoroughly and drain. Grind all the ground spices and prepare the coarse spices. Sauté both spices until cooked.
2. Add one glass of water and mix well. After that, add the chicken and stir until the chicken is coated with the spices.
3. Add four glasses of water until the chicken is submerged. Cook until the chicken turns pale and the water reduces for about 8-10 minutes, then add the flavor enhancer, sugar, and salt.
4. Add the coconut milk, mix well and cook while continuing to stir to prevent the coconut milk from curdling. Adjust the taste and remove from heat once cooked. Sprinkle with fried shallots when serving.

4. Javanese Chicken Opor Recipe without Coconut Milk

Javanese Chicken Opor Recipe without Coconut Milk (credit: flickr)

For those of you who want chicken opor without using coconut milk, this recipe is the right choice. Even without coconut milk, it still tastes delicious and savory thanks to the rich chicken broth.

Ingredients:

• 1 free-range chicken (cut into 6 pieces)
• 4 boiled chicken eggs
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 stalks of lemongrass
• 1 liter of free-range chicken broth
• Salt, sugar, and pepper to taste
• Cooking oil and fried shallots as needed

Spices:

• 8 shallots
• 8 roasted candlenuts
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 2 pieces of ginger
• 1 teaspoon of coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon of cumin

How to Make:

1. Sauté the ground spices with kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, and lemongrass until fragrant.
2. Add the chicken pieces and stir until they change color. Add salt, sugar, and pepper, then pour in the broth gradually.
3. Cook until the chicken is tender, then add the boiled eggs. Remove the opor when the sauce thickens.

Those are some recipes for tender and definitely delicious Javanese chicken opor spices. Happy trying and proving its deliciousness!

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