Opor Ayam

Opor Ayam Also: Chicken in Coconut Milk, White Chicken Curry
Tree Nut: Likely contains restriction
Vegetarian: Likely contains restriction
Gluten: Likely OK

A mild Javanese chicken curry simmered in coconut milk with a yellow spice paste of candlenut, coriander, lemongrass, and galangal.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • chicken
  • coconut milk (Tree Nut)
  • candlenut (kemiri)
  • coriander
  • lemongrass
  • galangal
  • shallots
  • garlic
  • turmeric
  • kaffir lime leaves

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • candlenut in the spice paste
  • coconut milk as the cooking base

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

No dairy. Uses coconut milk.

Gluten-Free

Likely OK

Traditional opor ayam uses no soy sauce.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

No peanuts in opor ayam.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely contains restriction

Candlenut (kemiri) is in the spice paste. Coconut milk is also a tree nut concern.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in opor ayam.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in opor ayam.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish in opor ayam.

Soy-Free

Likely OK

Traditional opor ayam uses no soy sauce.

Sesame-Free

Likely OK

No sesame in opor ayam.

Vegetarian

Likely contains restriction

Contains chicken.

Key risk: Like rendang, opor ayam uses candlenut in its spice paste. The coconut milk base is very generous. This traditional Javanese curry is unsafe for both tree nut-sensitive and coconut-sensitive diners.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.