Javanese Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup light coconut milk
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1/2 teaspoon galangal (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons water

Preparation

Combine the spices, tamarind, salt and garlic cloves. Add enough water to make a moist paste.
Add the chicken to the paste and massage into the chicken flesh. You make want to wear gloves as the tumeric can stain your skin.
Marinade for a couple of hours in the fridge.
Pour the coconut milk over chicken and place in a dish in a single layer.
Place in a steamer and steam for 20 minutes.
Remove and grill turning to brown evenly.