Saucy Sambal Chicken
This dish features a blend of chiles and aromatic ingredients often used in Indonesian dishes. We added coconut milk to create a curry, but the blend of chiles, salt, ginger, lemongrass, and lime can also be used as a seasoning paste for grilled chicken skewers and roasted meats. Just add a teaspoon of brown sugar to the mix.Serves 4
- 4 dried Thai bird’s eye chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 slice fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 1/2-inch piece lemongrass, white part only
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 strips lime zest
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/2 cup (1 12-ounce can) coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
