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Ayam Masak Merah – Chicken in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Ayam Masak Merah is a popular Malaysian dish of chicken cooked in a rich, spicy tomato sauce.
Ayam Masak Merah – Chicken in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Laura Chen
4
20 minutes
45 minutes
450
Malaysian
Main dish
Ayam Masak Merah is a popular Malaysian dish of chicken cooked in a rich, spicy tomato sauce. The dish is known for its deep red color and the balance of sweet, hot and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 piece ginger (about 5 cm), finely chopped
- 2-3 tbsp chili paste
- 400 g tomatoes, diced
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1 stalk lemongrass, lower part only, lightly crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 2 cardamom pods
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with the curry powder, turmeric, salt and pepper and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté the onions, garlic and ginger over medium heat until soft.
- Add the chili paste and keep frying for 2 minutes.
- Add the marinated chicken and brown for 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden on the outside.
- Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, lemongrass, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, star anise and cardamom. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
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