Ayam Lemak Chilli Padi - like how 'nenek' makes it
BEWARE: this is gonna be a FIERY oneš„
nothing else screams āI-grew-up-in-a-typical-Malay-householdā as much as Ayam Lemak Chilli Padi. this dish, in all its glorious versions and recipes, is a HOT favourite (pun intended) that is SO synonymous to the identity of Malay families in this part of the world, so much that it becomes a common offering in local Nasi āPadangā stalls and is now enjoyed by people of different backgrounds.
with the dish originating from the royal state of Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia, it is relatively simple to prepare. the secret of making a great Ayam Lemak Chilli Padi lies in the balancing of the elements; piquancy from the birdās eye chilli, a tinge of sourness from dried garcinia, an herbaceous tinge from the turmeric leaf, and the rich ālemakā-ness from the coconut milk.
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