Gulai Ayam Nanas (Indonesia Style)

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken ~ 12 pcs

200g cube pineapple or fresh pineapple

300ml coconut milk

150ml water

1 lemongrass ~ bruise

2 kaffir lime leaves

2 bay leaves

1 turmeric leaves

1" galangal ~ bruise

1 tbsp seasoning powder

Salt & sugar to taste

Grind/Blend

6-7 red chilies ~ deseeded

4 shallots

2 cloves garlic

1" ginger

1" turmeric

2 candlenuts

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp ground white pepper powder

Directions/Instructions:

1. In a wok, saute the grind spices until fragrant and cook till oil breaks out.
2. Add turmeric leaves, lime leaves, bay leaves, lemongrass, and galangal.  Stir until fragrant and wilted
3. Then add the chicken pieces, and cook until the chicken changes color for about 5-10 mins over medium heat.
4. Add half of the coconut milk, water, chicken seasoning powder, salt, and sugar.  Cook until the chicken is cooked.
5. Lastly, add the pineapple cube and the remaining coconut milk.  Cook until the gravy is slightly thick, remove, and serve with steamed white rice.