Javanese Chicken Curry with Bakwan Jagung and Sambal Bajak
The unique flavours of indigenous Javanese cuisine...
The Indonesian island of Java is home to over 145 million people - a diverse population made up of mostly indigenous cultures. Over 90% of the population is Muslim so chicken and seafood are widely eaten there, with rice, corn and coconut being grown around the island.
Here we have a rich chicken curry flavoured with turmeric, cassia and lemongrass served with crispy corn (jagung) fritters. There are over 300 varieties of sambal in Indonesia - no meal would be complete without the spicy condiment! - so on the side we've got a version called sambal bajak along with a popular Javanese salad known as urap sayur.
| Description | The unique flavours of indigenous Javanese cuisine... The Indonesian island of Java is home to over 145 million people - a diverse population made up of mostly indigenous cultures. Over 90% of the population is Muslim so chicken and seafood are widely eaten there, with rice, corn and coconut being grown around the island. Here we have a rich chicken curry flavoured with turmeric, cassia and lemongrass served with crispy corn (jagung) fritters. There are over 300 varieties of sambal in Indonesia - no meal would be complete without the spicy condiment! - so on the side we've got a version called sambal bajak along with a popular Javanese salad known as urap sayur. |
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| Spices Included | PASTE SPICES: Shallot, toasted coriander, turmeric, paprika, toasted cumin, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, white pepper, shrimp powder (shrimp, salt), galangal, fennel, cassia, chilli *Allergens |
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Product Rating (16):
Mmmmmm so good and really easy - Bakwan Jagung were amazing!
Delicious!
Looks fab! Happy spicing!
Wow this was a great curry but have to say the stand out was the Bakwan Jagung. Oh my corn fritters with prawns in, never have I cooked something like this before so to learn a new technique and with amazingly tasty results a double win.
Fantastic! Everything looks absolutely delicious and is so beautifully presented too, definitely a win-win!
Bakwan Jagung = Incredible corn and prawn fritters
YUM fantastic fritters, we wish we could try some!
Wow! We love making curries at home and have made hundreds over the years...this was by far the BEST we’ve ever tasted. The prawns (bakwan jagung) were out of this world as was the curry itself. The flavours from the sambal bajak took us right back to our holiday in Lombok a few years back. Can’t wait to try the next box! *****
Amazing to hear, glad you enjoyed this so much! We love it when a meal instantly transports us back to the incredible places we've visited!
Lovely
Glad you enjoyed this- it looks like a brilliantly rich Bakwan Jagung and Sambal Bajak! Happy spicing!
Really nice , if your not cooking with a Viking hat on is it really lockdown date night !!!!
Ha it looks like you're ready for some serious cooking action in that hat!
What better way to spend lockdown 40th. Another amazing meal with the perfect amount of heat
Happy birthday! Glad you could celebrate with a delicious meal even in lockdown!
The only way to get through a lockdown weekend is by cooking one of these amazing recipes!
WOW we're jumping for joy at this delish Javanese chicken curry- the perfect way to spend a weekend at home!
Delicious spiced chicken with tangy Sambal Bajak on the side. A little fiddly to make, but we'll worth the effort. Would definitely make again!
Yum this looks great- hats off to the chef!
So tasty
YUM everything looks incredible! Cool table and bowls too!
Absolutely delicious, took me nearly 3 hours from start to finish but well worth it! All the flavours compliment each other so well. The family loved it and everyone had seconds!
Oooh wow this is an absolutely stunning meal! Everything looks so fresh, glad everyone enjoyed it!
Approved by our 13months old daughter (minus the spicy Samual) who devoured her plate and asked for second! 10/10!
Oh, what a sweetheart! We are so pleased to hear how much she loved this dish - high praise indeed!
Oh so tasty !
Such a variety of textures and tastes - we're so happy to hear how much you enjoyed it!
Easy to follow instructions. A delicious meal which I wouldn’t have tried to cook otherwise.
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Oh that does look good!!