Ingredients

  • 50 g creamed coconut, cut into chunks
  • 300 ml boiling water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tablespoons oil (I used sesame oil)
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

Method

  • Place the creamed coconut in a bowl and stir in the water. When dissolved stir in the curry powder, chinese 5 spice and ginger. Add the chicken and allow to marinate for an hour.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or pan. Add the garlic and cook for a minute.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook in the wok/pan for 5 minutes, stirring.
  • Reduce the heat, add the marinade and the soy sauce. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
  • Season with salt and the coriander.
  • Serve with boiled rice or home cooked egg fried rice.