Recipe - "Enchi Kabin"

"Enchi Kabin"

Enchi Kabin (Nyonya Fried Chicken) Recipe

“Enchi Kabin” is made up of deep fried chicken cut into pieces marinated in spices and coconut cream. The main difference between “Enchi Kabin” and other fried chicken is “Enchi Kabin” is fried twice in order to make it extremely crispy. In addition to that, there is a special dipping sauce that goes with it.

Ingredients

Chicken (1.2 kg, cut in pieces)

Seasoning

3 shallots

2 cloves garlic

2 tbsp coriander powder

1 tsp fennel powder

1 tsp cumin powder

¼ tsp turmeric

½ tsp chilli powder

¼ cinnamon powder

½ tsp clove powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

½ tsp curry meat powder (Baba’s brand)

3 tbsp coconut cream (Kara brand)

Seasoning

Dipping sauce

 

6 tbsp Lea & Perrins (Worcestershire sauce)

1 red chilli

1 tsp mustard powder

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp water

 

Procedure

Marinade chicken with seasoning. Leave in the refrigerator overnight.

 

Marinated chicken

Deep frying

'Enchi Kabin' - after 1st round frying.



'Enchi Kabin' - after 2nd round frying.

Prepare pot or wok with sufficient oil. Deep fry the marinated chicken till cooked.

 

Remove and drain on kitchen paper towels.

When you are about to serve, deep fry the chicken again until golden brown and crispy.

Remove and drain on kitchen paper towels. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

My family loves it.