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fresh long red chilliescabai merah besar segar100 g, roughly choppedFind it at Asian grocer, market, or supermarket produce
Ingredient notes · fresh long red chillies
Why it is herefresh capsicum aroma and a bright upper layer of chilli flavour
Useful swapred bullhorn capsicum for up to half the weight to reduce heat
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Asian red shallotsbawang merah250 g peeled weight, roughly choppedFind it at Asian grocer, market, or supermarket shallots
Ingredient notes · Asian red shallots
Why it is heresweet body that gives the reduced rempah substance and gloss
Useful swap200 g red onion plus 50 g French shallots
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garlicbawang putih25 g peeled weightFind it at greengrocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · garlic
Why it is heresavoury base inside the long-cooked rempah
Do not missKeep the rempah moving once its water evaporates; scorched garlic makes the whole pot bitter.
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lemongrass, tender white inner partserai, bagian putih muda3 stalks, about 60 g trimmed, thinly slicedFind it at Asian grocer, market, or supermarket herb fridge
Ingredient notes · lemongrass, tender white inner part
Why it is herethe sweet citrus-grass perfume central to the Penang Nyonya profile
Do not missDiscard the woody green tops or reserve them for stock; fibrous rings leave a hairy paste.
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fresh galangallengkuas segar30 g peeled, sliced thinly across the fibresFind it at Asian grocer fresh fridge or freezer
Ingredient notes · fresh galangal
Why it is herepiney, peppery root aroma distinct from ginger
Useful swapfrozen sliced galangal, thawed and dried; ginger alone changes the dish materially
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fresh turmeric rootkunyit segar25 g peeled, slicedFind it at Asian grocer, market, or well-stocked greengrocer
Ingredient notes · fresh turmeric root
Why it is hereearthy floral aroma and saturated gold through the rempah
Useful swap8 g ground turmeric only when fresh is impossible, accepting a flatter aroma
Do not missFresh turmeric stains skin, boards, and porous stone; use gloves and a washable board.
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makrut lime leaves, divideddaun jeruk, dibagi8 fresh or frozen leavesFind it at Asian grocer fresh fridge or freezer
Ingredient notes · makrut lime leaves, divided
Why it is heretorn leaves perfume the braise while a fine final shred restores high citrus aroma
Useful swapfrozen leaves before dried leaves; lime zest alone lacks their floral depth
Do not missRemove the hard centre ribs before finely slicing the two finishing leaves.
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Meat or seafood

bone-in chicken thighs and drumstickspaha atas dan paha bawah ayam bertulang1.4 kg, about 8 pieces, skin trimmed of loose flapsFind it at high-turnover butcher, poultry shop, market, or supermarket; choose pieces of similar size
Ingredient notes · bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
Why it is herebone-in dark meat that stays succulent through browning, braising, and final glazing
Useful swap1.2 kg bone-in skinless thighs for a less rich sauce
Do not missKeep at 5°C or colder, do not wash raw chicken, prevent cross-contamination, and cook the centre of every piece to at least 75°C.
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Dry pantry

fine sea salt, dividedgaram laut halus, dibagi12 gFind it at any supermarket or grocer
Ingredient notes · fine sea salt, divided
Why it is hereseasons the chicken first and balances the fully reduced sauce last
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neutral cooking oil, dividedminyak goreng netral, dibagi75 mlFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · neutral cooking oil, divided
Why it is hereseasons and browns the chicken, then fries the rempah until its own oil reappears
Useful swaprice-bran, canola, sunflower, or vegetable oil
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water, dividedair, dibagi250 mlFind it at tap or filtered drinking water prepared at home
Ingredient notes · water, divided
Why it is herethe minimum blender aid plus controlled braising liquid
Do not missDo not freestyle extra blender water; every unnecessary millilitre lengthens the final reduction.
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full-fat coconut milksantan kental400 mlFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket canned coconut-milk aisle
Ingredient notes · full-fat coconut milk
Why it is hererich braising medium that reduces around the cooked rempah
Useful swap350 ml coconut milk plus 50 ml coconut cream
Do not missLight coconut milk produces a thinner, less glossy finish and takes longer to reduce.
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palm sugargula melaka atau gula aren25 g, finely shavedFind it at Malaysian, Indonesian, or broader Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · palm sugar
Why it is hererounds chilli and tamarind without making the curry overtly sweet
Useful swap20 g soft brown sugar
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Spices

ground turmeric for the chickenkunyit bubuk untuk ayam3 g, about 1 tspFind it at supermarket spice aisle or Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · ground turmeric for the chicken
Why it is herea thin golden seasoning layer beneath the fresh-turmeric rempah
Do not missThis is divided conceptually from the fresh turmeric in the rempah; do not replace all the fresh root with powder.
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dried long red chilliescabai merah kering panjang20 g, stems removed and seeds shaken out for medium heatFind it at Malaysian, Indonesian, or broader Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · dried long red chillies
Why it is heredeep red colour, dried-fruit depth, and adjustable heat in the rempah
Useful swapmild dried New Mexico chillies for a gentler but less Malaysian profile
Do not missUse gloves if sensitive and never touch eyes after handling chilli.
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roasted candlenutskemiri sangrai30 g, about 5 nutsFind it at Malaysian or Indonesian grocer; check whether the packet is raw or roasted
Ingredient notes · roasted candlenuts
Why it is heretraditional rempah body that helps the reduced sauce cling
Useful swap30 g roasted unsalted macadamias, disclosing the tree-nut allergen
Do not missNever eat candlenuts raw. If the packet is raw, roast at 150°C for 15 minutes and cool before blending; discard rancid or mouldy nuts.
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Sauces

toasted Malaysian belacanbelacan Malaysia yang sudah dipanggang12 g, crumbledFind it at Malaysian, Indonesian, or broader Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · toasted Malaysian belacan
Why it is herefermented crustacean depth that anchors the sweet, sour, and coconut notes
Useful swap12 g toasted terasi for a close Indonesian pantry route, recognising a different fermentation profile
Do not missContains crustacean shellfish. Toast raw belacan before measuring and check the exact label for wheat or other additions.
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seedless tamarind pastepasta asam jawa tanpa biji20 gFind it at Malaysian, Indian, Indonesian, or broader Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · seedless tamarind paste
Why it is herelate clean sourness that sharpens the rich reduced coconut sauce
Do not missConcentration varies widely. Use pure seedless paste, not sweet tamarind sauce, and make the final adjustment only after reduction.
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Garnish

cooked jasmine ricenasi melati matang800 g cooked, optionalFind it at cook at home from dry jasmine rice
Ingredient notes · cooked jasmine rice
Why it is hereoptional prepared accompaniment for four plates
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Lebanese cucumbermentimun kecil200 g, thinly sliced, optionalFind it at greengrocer, market, or supermarket produce
Ingredient notes · Lebanese cucumber
Why it is hereoptional cool crisp garnish against the dense, aromatic sauce
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City route

Where to shop first.

Melbournebone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks (paha atas dan paha bawah ayam bertulang)

Start with a high-turnover butcher, poultry shop, or market counter for similarly sized bone-in thighs and drumsticks. Queen Victoria Market and established neighbourhood fresh-food markets are practical starting points, but no directory or store mention is a live stock promise.

bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks: 1.2 kg bone-in skinless thighs for a less rich sauce.

bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks: Keep at 5°C or colder, do not wash raw chicken, prevent cross-contamination, and cook the centre of every piece to at least 75°C.

Melbourne destinations

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Jakartapaha atas dan paha bawah ayam bertulang (bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks)

Ask a trusted pasar poultry seller for mixed paha atas and paha bawah of similar size, or use a reliable supermarket chilled counter. Transport raw chicken promptly and keep it separate from herbs and ready-to-eat cucumber.

bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks: 1.2 kg bone-in skinless thighs for a less rich sauce.

bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks: Keep at 5°C or colder, do not wash raw chicken, prevent cross-contamination, and cook the centre of every piece to at least 75°C.

Jakarta destinations

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