Name: Authentic Ayam Masak Hitam Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken (cut into serving pieces, preferably bone-in); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 large shallots (thinly sliced); 2 stalks lemongrass (bruised); 3-4 dried chilies (soaked in hot water and sliced); 2 tablespoons tamarind paste (mixed with 1/2 cup water); 2-3 tablespoons dark soy sauce (adjust for color); 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis); 1 cup water or chicken stock; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to taste); Salt to taste

Ayam Masak Hitam 🇲🇾 Malaysia

A dish of chicken cooked in a black sauce made with soy and various spices.

Chicken Black Sauce

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Chicken black sauce spices

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