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Inchi Kabin is the Nyonya version of deep-fried chicken. It was one of my late father’s favorites. I remember countless occasions when we were dining out at restaurants in Penang and he would always ask for Inchi Kabin, which was not always on the menu…
The main difference of Inchi Kabin compared to other fried chicken is that the chicken is usually twice-fried, so they are extremely crispy.
Also, there is a special dipping sauce that goes with it, which is tangy, appetizing, and complements the crispy fried chicken perfectly. For an authentic Inchi Kabin recipe, I referred to my friend Madam Kwong, who used to be Nyonya food chef in Penang.
Madam Kwong is so kind to share her Inchi Kabin recipe (including the dipping sauce) and photos with us. Do try it out the next time you make some fried chicken at home. Enjoy!
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 365 calories per serving.
What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?
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Nyonya Fried Chicken Recipe (Inchi Kabin)
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- Oil for deep frying
Seasoning:
- 2 ½ tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons coconut milk
Dipping sauce:
- 1 red chili (seeded and cut into strips)
- half calamansi lime juice (use lime or lemon if you can find calamansi lime)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 3 tablespoons Worcester sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with the Seasonings for at least 4 hours, or best overnight. In a frying pan, deep fry the seasoned chicken until ¾ cooked and let cool.
- Heat the oil again till very hot and deep fry for approximately 1 minute or when sizzling subsides. Remove the chicken. Allow the oil to heat up again and repeat process, twice till very crisp and golden brown.
- Mix the dipping sauce in a small bowl and serve the fried chicken with it.
Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
I think they are not twice fried, but sun-dried after seasoning.
That’s what my grand-mother and mother did anyway.
Have to time it right though, otherwise the meat becomes too dry.
can i ask for ho w many portion？
hi may i hv receipt