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!

close up view of Spicy Tomato Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah) garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

462 Calories
30g Fat
15g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 462
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 183mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 34g 67%
Vitamin C 62mg 68%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 619mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.