Gulai Ayam

Ingredients:
1 whole chicken ~ cut 12 parts

6 tbsp cooking oil
250ml coconut milk
750ml water
250g potatoes ~ cut halves or quarter
2 carrots ~ cut lengthwise
4 red chilies
1 chicken cube/knorr
Salt & sugar to taste

Paste/Blend:
2 stalks lemongrass
8 shallots
4 cloves garlic
2-1/2" ginger
1-1/2" turmeric
2 tbsp chili paste

Directions:

1. In a wok, heat oil over medium & saute the grounded paste until fragrant.
2. Add chicken & mix well.   Simmer for 5-10 mins.
3. Add coconut milk, water & chicken cubes/knorr.  Stir to mix.
4. Add cut potatoes & carrots, and cook until they are tender.
5. Add chili, season with salt & sugar to taste.  Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Serve immediately with steamed white rice or yellow rice.