Indonesian fried chicken with hot peanut sauce

Method

1. Mix the coconut water, shallot, ginger, turmeric, bay leaves and chilli flakes together, pour over the chicken and leave to marinate for 2-4 hours.

2. Put the chicken and the marinade in a saucepan, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Leave the chicken to cool in the liquid.

3. When the chicken has cooled, drain and dry on kitchen paper. Roll the chicken in flour.

4. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken until golden brown.

5. For the sauce, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan and fry the peanuts until golden. Transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth.

6. In the same pan, fry the shallot, garlic, chilli and shrimp paste together for a few seconds.

7. Add the chilli powder, sugar, soy and water, and bring to the boil.

8. Stir in the nuts and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until thickened. Add the lemon juice and season to taste. Serve immediately with the chicken.