Ayam Masak Merah

Name: Authentic Ayam Masak Merah Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: 5 kg chicken, cut into serving pieces (preferably bone-in); 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 large onions, sliced; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches); 2 star anise; 3 cardamom pods, lightly bruised; 4 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 10-12 dried red chilies, soaked in hot water and deseeded; 4 large ripe tomatoes, blended into puree; 1 tablespoon chili paste (cili boh); 1 cup water or chicken stock; 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp (asam jawa), mixed with 3 tablespoons water and strained; 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 cup tomato ketchup; 1/2 cup evaporated milk (optional, for a richer gravy); Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Ayam Masak Merah 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Chicken cooked in a spicy red sauce made with chili, tomato, and spices.

Chicken Spicy

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Chicken red sauce spices

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