Kari Kay (Nonya Chicken Curry)

15 dried chili, soaked

20 pieces shallots (sibuyas tagalog), minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

20 grams belachan, 2 teaspoons shrimp paste, toasted

2 centimeters turmeric (luyang dilaw), 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

3 tablespoons coriander seeds, (substitute option: caraway seeds)

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon fennel seeds, (substitute option: crushed star anise)

4 to 5 tablespoons oil

1 star anise

2 dried cloves, or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon(substitute with the

1/2 cup coconut milk (gata)

2 cups milk

1 1/2 kilos chicken

300 grams potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges

1 tablespoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar