How To Cook Malaysian Pandan Chicken Curry (Using Pandan Powder)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Fresh chili offers a natural flavor and can be less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor while being more accessible.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

Coat chicken drumsticks with Malaysian curry powder.

Combine onions, garlic & ginger in a food processor; blend.

Transfer into a saucepan and fry until most of the moisture has evaporated.

Add oil, and cook further until lightly browned.

Add chicken and sear.

Add all other ingredients, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat; serve hot with pandan coconut rice.

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