Every Peranakan Mama will have their own rendition of this classic Nyonya dish! Ayam Buah Keluak is a decadent mixed of spices and of course, the keluak nut.
Our recipe teaches you a versatile buah keluak gravy base and a delicious trick to get the most out of this nut. Psst, we use minced prawn and meat to create paste to be re-stuffed into the shells. Think of all that flavour braising in the buah keluak.
Use your favourite chicken parts or swap it out completely for pork or even beef.

Ingredients

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Chicken

(approx. 800g – 1kg) (chopped into medium sizes)

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Chicken

(approx. 800g – 1kg) (chopped into medium sizes)

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pieces

Buah Keluak (add more to preference)

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pieces

Buah Keluak (add more to preference)

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Minced meat

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Minced meat

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Minced shrimps

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Minced shrimps

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tsp

Dried sole fish powder

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tsp

Dried sole fish powder

A pinch of salt

Pepper taste

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tsp

Sesame oil

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tsp

Sesame oil

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stalks

Lemongrass (white part only & smashed)

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stalks

Lemongrass (white part only & smashed)

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Kaffir lime leaves

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pieces

Kaffir lime leaves

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Tamarind juice

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Tamarind juice

Rempah:

(cut into small sizes)

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Garlic (cut into smaller sizes)

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Garlic (cut into smaller sizes)

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stalk

Lemongrass (white part only, cut into smaller rings)

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stalk

Lemongrass (white part only, cut into smaller rings)

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Galangal

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Galangal

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pieces

Candlenuts

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pieces

Candlenuts

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knob

Turmeric (one thumb size)

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knob

Turmeric (one thumb size)

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tbsp

Chilli paste

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tbsp

Chilli paste

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Belachan

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Belachan

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Ginger torch bud

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Ginger torch bud

Steps

1

Soak the buah keluak 5 – 7 days in advance to get rid of the dirt and to rehydrate fruits. Scrub them with a brush everyday as you change the water.

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2

Crack the nut on the lips and scoop all flesh out, pound the flesh into fine paste and set aside.

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3

Pound all the ingredients under rempah into fine paste. You may use a blender too but by pounding will release the natural oil from the spices.

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4

In a mixing bowl, combine minced meat, minced shrimps, dried fish powder, salt, pepper to taste, sesame oil and ½ portion of the buah keluak flesh. Mix well and set aside.

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