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Ayam Masak Merah
Chicken in red chili tomato sauce
Ayam masak merah is a Malaysian festive dish often served at weddings and to break the fast.
Fried chicken is braised in a bright red sauce of chili paste, tomatoes and onions.

Servings4
Time50 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces800 g
- Dried chili paste3 tbsp
- Tomatoes & tomato pastesome of each
- Onions2
- Ginger & garlicsome of each
- Sugar & saltsome of each
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
Lightly fry the chicken pieces and set aside.
Fry chili paste with onions and garlic.
Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
Braise the chicken in the sauce.
Season with sugar and salt.
Make it original
Dried chili paste is in the Asia Boutique.