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Hello, meet again with Arenatani, today we will share another recipe, namely Ayam Masak Merah Malaysia (Chicken in spicy tomato sauce) which is definitely very delicious and easy to make. The manufacturing process takes about 30min and can be served for 4 people. In addition to being delicious and delicious, this food is suitable for serving to friends and family at home. Now, rather than being curious, let’s make the recipe. Before the manufacturing process, we first prepare the necessary ingredients, if there are ingredients that are not understood, please open Google, okay? Okay, here are the ingredients that need to be prepared.

Ingredients for Ayam Masak Merah Malaysia (Chicken in spicy tomato sauce)


  1. 6 pcs fried chicken (1/2 cooked fried chicken, marinate with garlics, salt and tumeric powder)
  2. For Sauce :
  3. 220 g Tomato Puree
  4. 12 dried chillis 🌶️ or 10 tbsp red chilli paste
  5. 6 shallots
  6. 1 🧅onion
  7. 3 garlics
  8. 1 lemongrass
  9. 4 ginger slices
  10. 6 tbsp cooking palm oil
  11. 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  12. 2 teaspoons chicken stock
  13. Salt -to taste
  14. 2 tablespoons white sugar
  15. Coriander leaf & fresh tomato slice as garnish
  16. 100 mls water
  17. fresh salad
Note: Now that the ingredients are ready, it’s time to try making it. We have prepared the steps in detail below. Make sure you follow them properly and correctly so that no mistakes occur.

Cooking Instructions for making Ayam Masak Merah Malaysia (Chicken in spicy tomato sauce)


  • 1

    For sauce: Heat the palm oil for few minutes in medium heat and fry the shallots, ginger, garlic and lemongrass until golden brown. Add chilli paste into it. Stir until chilli paste color turns in dark red

  • 2

    Add onion slices (slice into rings). Add water then add tomato puree. Stir well until well combined. Add on chicken stock

  • 3

    Cook in low heat for about 10 -20mins to ensure chilli paste is well done.The cooking oil will appear dark red on the surface if it’s well-cooked. Add on fried chicken and mixed them well. Garnish with fresh tomatoes, salad and cilantro.

    Tips: The sauce must balance in taste: sweet sour spicy salty and creamy. Practice makes 😍 perfect 🤩

  • 4

    Best served with Nasi Tomato (Tomato Rice)


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