Ayam Goreng (Malaysian Fried Chicken)

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 1.25 kg / 2.5 lb chichen thighs ad drumsticks, bone in skin on ( (I use 4 thighs, 3 drumsticks, Note 1))
• 2 tsp coriander seeds
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 3 g arlic cloves (, roughly chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger (, roughly chopped)
• 1 tbsp galangal (, roughly chopped (Note 2))
• 1 1/2 tsp curry powder ((any type fine, mild or spicy - your choice))
• 1 lemongrass (, white part only roughly chopped (Note 3))
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 small eshalots ((French onions, US: shallots), peeled and roughly chopped (Note 4))
• 1 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt ((or 1 tsp table salt))
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder (, adjust to taste (Note 5))
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 7 tbsp coconut milk ((full fat best!))
• 1/2 cup cornflour / cornstarch
• 1.75 litres / quarts vegetable or canola oil
• 1 tbsp garlic (,minced (not too small, else it burns))
• 1 tbsp large red chilli ((cayenne pepper), deseeded and minced)
• 1 tbsp green onion (, minced)
• Pinch of salt
• Coriander/cilantro leaves