Nacho-fried chicken with coconut-apple slaw

1. To make the chutney, heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the shallots and bay leaves and season lightly with salt. Cook until the shallots are soft and translucent, thenadd the mustard seeds, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli.
2. Mix to combine, then cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant. If the pan becomes dry, add a little water.
3. Add the sugar and apples and stir. Add the vinegar and water and cook the apples until softened, taking care not to overcook them.
4. To make the slaw, mix the apples, fennel, celery and chives. Season with salt and lemon juice.
5. Prepare the pork belly espetadas according to package instructions until the ends are slightly charred.
6. Serve the espetadas with the apple chutney and slaw.
Videography: Romy Wilson
Photography: Shavan Rahim
Recipes and Production: Clem Pedro
Food assistant: Bianca Jones
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