Ayam Masak Merah

Tap an ingredient or step to check it off.

1. 1Step 1: Add all of the ingredients for the blended paste in blender. Blitz until you get a smooth paste. Add water for easier blending.
2. 2Step 2: Add turmeric powder and salt to chicken chunks, and combine to coat.
3. 3Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and allow to sear on one side for about 2-3 minutes, before flipping to the other side to sear for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
4. 4Step 4: Using the same pan, add the blended aromatics paste. Stir the paste until fragrant.
5. 5Step 5: Add the tomato paste, sambal and the fresh tomatoes, if using. Stir fry to combine with the paste, until you get a red sauce forming.
6. 6Step 6: Add back the chicken pieces, along with sugar and salt to taste. Stir fry to combine, and allow the chicken to finish cooking in the sauce, for about 5 minutes. If the gravy is drying down too fast, stir in water bit by bit, until you get your preferred gravy.
7. 7Step 7: Once the chicken cooks through, the dish is done! To serve, garnish with cilantro and fried shallots.