SPICY TOMATO CHICKEN (AYAM MASAK MERAH)

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This is a Malay/Indonesian dish which is spicy and sweet at the same time. Recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law, and although it doesn't quite taste the same as the way she makes it, my husband loves it!

Provided by phoenixfyre

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indonesian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt to taste
¼ cup dried red chile peppers
3 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red onion, chopped
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole star anise pods
5 whole cloves
5 cardamom seeds
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Rub the chicken with turmeric powder and salt. Set aside. Soak the dried red chile peppers in hot water until softened. Blend the softened dried chile, fresh red chile pepper, garlic, onion, and ginger in a blender to a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in the hot oil until golden on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Cook and stir the chile paste with the cinnamon, star anise, cloves and cardamom seeds until fragrant. Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the water, adding more if needed. Toss in the tomatoes and stir in the ketchup and sugar. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until no the chicken longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 183.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Makale Modise
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


awais wasi
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This dish is a great way to add some spice to your life. The sauce is flavorful and spicy, but it's not too hot. It's just the right amount of heat.


Tiffany Freeman
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I love the way this dish looks when it's finished. The chicken is a beautiful golden brown color and the sauce is a rich red. It's a very appetizing dish.


Francesca
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Ahmad Abdullahi
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! They said it was the best chicken dish they had ever had.


CaseyDreams
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the way the chicken and the sauce come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Xanvir Alamin
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious.


Shankar Tamang
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend and then use it to make this dish during the week.


John Miller Jr.
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.


Maxamad Jamac
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious way to get your protein.


Elizabeth Guada
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I love the way this dish smells while it's cooking. The aroma of the spices fills the whole house and makes me hungry.


Jahna Coker-Vettori
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


UZZI BACHA
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the tender chicken and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


mila mila
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The sauce had just the right amount of heat, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Akuro Jonathan
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors. I usually add a little bit of honey to the sauce to make it even sweeter.


Antonnette Magowe
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the way the tomatoes and spices blended together to create a rich and flavorful sauce.


roblox_epic Lamborgi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Haroon Jani
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy, just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.