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10‑Minute Thai Fried Chicken: Crispy, Flavorful & Ready Fast!

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Thai Fried Chicken: Crispy, Flavorful & Ready Fast! Intro Craving that golden crunch but short on time? Marion’s Kitchen shows us how to make Thai-style fried chicken in just ten minutes . It’s fast, simple, and tastes like a restaurant treat. Let’s dive in! Ingredients Bone-in chicken (thighs, drumsticks, or wings) 5 garlic cloves, smashed Cilantro roots or stems ¾ tsp white peppercorns 2½ tsp sugar 1 Tbsp fish sauce + 2 Tbsp soy sauce ~½ cup water ~1 cup rice flour Oil for frying Optional: fried shallots, sticky rice, sweet chili sauce Steps 1. Quick Marinade Grind garlic, pepper, and cilantro; mix in sugar, fish & soy sauce, and water. Toss chicken in the mix. Tip: Score meat to absorb flavor faster. 2. Rice-Flour Coat Sprinkle rice flour over the chicken until lightly coated like a thin batter. 3. Fry It Right Heat oil to 190°C, add chicken, drop heat to ~150°C, and flip often. Fry for ~10 minutes until the internal temp is ~79°C. Let i...

Authentic Malaysian Kapitan Chicken Curry Recipe

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Malaysian Kapitan Chicken Curry—A Rich and Fragrant Delight Looking for an authentic Malaysian chicken curry that’s bursting with flavor? Marion Grasby from Marion’s Kitchen brings a beautiful take on the beloved Kapitan Chicken Curry, blending traditional ingredients and techniques into a delicious Southeast Asian dish you can easily make at home. What is Kapitan Chicken Curry? Kapitan Chicken Curry, or "Ayam Kapitan," is a Peranakan (Nyonya) specialty, known for its rich, aromatic curry paste and creamy coconut-based gravy. Unlike typical Malaysian curries, Kapitan chicken is thicker, slightly tangy, and uniquely spiced with lemongrass, galangal, and candlenuts, giving it a deep and distinctive flavor. Ingredients 80 ml (1/3 cup) p eanut oil   800 g (1 lb 12 oz) c hicken thigh fillets , excess fat trimmed, quartered   270 ml can (9 fl oz) c oconut milk   6 fresh makrut lime leaves   1 l emongrass  stalk,  bruised   1 tbsp fresh lime juice  ...