AYAM MASAK MERAH (SPICY TOMATO CHICKEN)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder

  • 1 pack Chicken Drumstick (6-8 pcs)

  • 5 tbsp oil

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 tomatoes

  • 1 stick cinnamon

  • 2 star anise

  • 5 cardamom seeds

  • 1 tsp fennel powder

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • 400g tomato puree

  • 1/3 cup tomato ketchup

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • Water (just enough to cover chicken)

  • 1 tbsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

  • fresh coriander leaves

Rempah spice paste:

  • 1 lemongrass

  • 3 red chillies

  • 30g ginger

  • 1 red onion

  • 5 cloves garlic

  • 10 shallots

  • 3 tbsp dried chilli paste

 

DIRECTIONS:

  •  Season chicken with 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp turmeric powder

  • Pan fried the chicken for 20 mins

  • Add to food processor 1 lemongrass, 3 red chillies, 30g ginger, 1 red onion, 5 cloves garlic,10 shallots and 3 tbsp dried chilli paste (u can add in 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for better blend )

  • Blend into a fine paste and set aside

  • Dice 2 tomatoes and set aside

  • Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pot

  • Add blended spice paste and stir fry until fragrant

  • Add diced tomatoes, 1 stick cinnamon, 2 star anise, 5 cardamom seeds, 1 tsp fennel powder and 1 tsp coriander powder

  • Add in the cooked chicken drumstick

  • Add 400g tomato puree, 1/3 cup tomato ketchup, 2 tbsp tomato paste and water (enough to just cover chicken)

  • Season with 1 tbsp salt and 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to preference)

  • Mix well, bring it to boil and cover

  • Let it simmer for 30 min with low heat, stirring occasionally

  • Serve and garnish with fresh coriander leaves