Fried Spicy Chicken a'la Nyonya Recipe

Fried Spicy Chicken a'la Nyonya Recipe

(Nyonya Recipe)

1 kg (2 lbs) chicken drumsticks, scored

6 stalks lemon grass, lightly bruised

3 sprigs curry leaves

10 shallots, peeled and lightly bruised

3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly bruised

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

750 ml (24 fl oz) cooking oil for deep-frying

Marinade (mixed):

2 tablespoons light soy sauce

1 tablespoon meat curry powder

2 teaspoons powdered chili

1 teaspoon powdered turmeric

1 teaspoon chicken stock granules

Method:

Combine the chicken drumsticks with marinade, lemon grass, curry leaves, shallots and garlic.  Season with salt and sugar.  Set aside for 4-5 hours.  Heat the cooking oil and deep-fry the marinated chicken until golden brown.  Drain and serve hot.