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 ground spices until fragrant and cook till oil breaks out.
2. Add turmeric, lime, bay, lemongrass, and galangal.  Stir until fragrant and wilted.
3. Then, add the chicken pieces and cook over medium heat until the chicken changes color, for about 5-10 minutes.
4. Add half 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.