Chicken (ayam) rendang

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 600g) - cut into medium size pieces
• 2 daun kunyit (turmeric leaves) - shredded
• 1cup thick coconut milk
• 2 small pieces asam jawa/dried tamarind
• 2 1/2 tbsp kerisik (coconut paste)
• Salt to taste
• Rempah/Spices
• 1 inch ginger
• 6 garlic
• 6 shallots
• 1 lemongrass/serai
• 1 inch galangal/lengkuas
• 1/2 inch fresh turmeric/kunyit hidup
• 10-15 dried red chilies (or as preferred)
• ** Add some water and blend/ground to a thick smooth paste