Balinese Chicken Lawar Recipe
Ingredients (27)
- For the Sambal:
- 1 medium shallot, peeled and quartered
- 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 candlenuts (see note)
- 2 Thai green chilies (chopped)
- 1/2-inch piece fresh turmeric, chopped (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
- 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, chopped
- 1/2-inch piece lemongrass (white part only), chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Pinch ground cloves
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- For the lawar:
- 8 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated palm sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 1 cup fresh grated coconut (or 3/4 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut))
- 1/4 cup homemade or store-bought fried shallots
- Steamed rice to serve on the side
Directions
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