Sambal Roast Chicken Recipe

To make the spice paste: pound the shallots, ginger, garlic, dried red chili, ground coriander, and cumin in a mortar and pestle until you get a fine paste.Ā 

Heat oil in a pan. Add the spice paste and stir-fry for 10 minutes until fragrant.Ā 

Add coconut milk, lime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, salt, and sugar. Stir well.Ā 

Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes over low heat; turn the chicken a few times until the chicken is half-cooked.Ā 

Transfer chicken to a turbo broiler and pour sauce all over the chicken. Roast chicken at 275 degrees F for 15 minutes or until browned.Ā