Ayam Masak Merah / Malay Spicy Tomato Chicken 马来式番茄辣椒鸡-en

I love Ayam masak merah !! I have been cooking this nice flavorful Malay dish but have yet to update a proper recipe (brief old recipe in 2009 !!) on my blog. Nice aroma turmeric fried chicken in spicy, hint of sour from tomato and lemongrass sauce, so good !

Just served with Asian salad (Carrot, cucumber, onions ) like this , so satisfy !! I also like to serve it with tomato rice, yum...

Ayam Masak Merah / Malay Spicy Tomato Chicken 马来式番茄辣椒鸡-en

1kg chicken, cut into small sizes

1 and 1/4tsp salt

1/2tsp turmeric powder

To blend

10g dried chili, soak in hot water to shorten

3 shallots , sliced

2 garlic , sliced

1" ginger , sliced

Water

1 small cinnamon

2 lemongrass , smash

½ onion, sliced

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/2 cup tomato ketchup

1/2 cup +1/4cup water

Salt and sugar to taste

Method

1.      Marinate chicken with salt and turmeric powder for at least 1hr.

2.      Deep fry chicken till just cooked, set aside.

3.      Heat oil in wok, sauté blended paste till aroma , add in cinnamon and lemongrass, mix well.

4.      Add in fried chicken and onions, mix well. Pour in coconut milk , water and tomato ketchup.

5.      Season with salt and sugar, continue cook it till sauce thicken.

6.      Serve warm with rice. Enjoy!