Spicy Tomato Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah) Recipe

Name: Spicy Tomato Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; salt to taste; 1/4 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; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt to taste
1/4 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
1/2 cup water

1
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.
2
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.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, salt to taste, 1/4 cup dried red chile peppers, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tomato Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Tomato Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah)

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