Portuguese Devil Curry - Chef Kristen's Quick & Easy Meal

Here's the authentic, delicious and most famous Portuguese dish enjoyed at all times. "Devil Curry" is a fiery red curry paste made with a spice paste of the following ingredients: Red Chillies, Shallots, Garlic, Lemongrass, Ginger, Galangal & Turmeric flavored with Vinegar for a sharp taste. It's normally served one or two days after Christmas or on special occasions from the Eurasian Kristang household in Malacca and Singapore.

Serves 8

Ingredients
1 kg chicken chopped into 16 pcs
4 tbsp blended spice paste
1 cup coconut and olive oil combo
2 cups water
6 pcs Kaffir lime leaves
1 1/2 pcs yellow onion, finely sliced
1 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
5 potatoes, diced into half

Ingredients for the Spice Paste
16 pcs fresh red chilli (chopped)
80 gm shallots (diced)
1 tbsp garlic (chopped)
1 tbsp ginger (sliced)
1/2 tbsp galangal (sliced)
1/4 lemongrass (sliced)
2 candlenuts (crushed) optional

Ingredients for the Vinegar Mixture
2 tbsp tamarind juice extract
1 tsp sugar, or to taste (optional)
1/4 turmeric powder

Preparation
1. Firstly, blend the spice paste ingredients to a fine paste. Add a little oil and water, if necessary.
2. Next, heat wok with oil, add in the onions and stir fry until slightly caramelized.
3. After that, add the spice paste, stir well for 10 mins until fragrant.
4. Then, add the semi-fried chicken pieces, water, salt & stir until well combined.
5. Let chicken simmer for 10 mins on medium heat, then add potatoes & vinegar mixture.
6. Next, let it simmer for another 15 mins on low heat.
7. Now, you can throw in some Kaffir lime leaves for a distinctive flavor.
8. Finally, do a final test taste if desired for more salt or sugar & Devil Curry is ready to be served!

Tips:
1. The use of Vinegar can be substituted with Tamarind Juice Extract for a bursting flavor.
2. The use of English Mustard Powder can be replaced with Turmeric Powder instead.

Chef Kristen's Quote: There's nothing more Romantic than a delicious meal and all you need is Food!