"Ayam masak merah" means "cooked red chicken" and is a traditional Malay dish with great depth. We've made a similar version with our red curry paste ~ the sweetness of the onions and fresh tomatoes balance out the spice, creating a rich, low-spiced dish that even the children will enjoy. Suitable for freezing.
Ingredients
(Serves 4)
1kg chicken parts, skin and bone on
1 tblsp Mekhala Organic Red Curry Paste
2 medium or 1 large onion, cut in wedges
2 medium tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 tblsp Mekhala Organic Red Curry Paste
3 tblsp oil
2 tspn tomato paste
1.5 cups water
​Method
1. Marinade chicken pieces in 1tbsp Mekhala Organic Red Curry Paste for 30 min
2. Heat oil in a heavy based casserole, and brown chicken pieces, then remove chicken from pan, leaving oil and juices.
3. Fry onion, tomato paste and 1 tblsp Mekhala Organic Red Curry Paste in oil and juice, adding some water if too dry. After 1 min, add tomatoes, mix remaining water and add chicken back to pan.
4. Stir, bring to a boil, then simmer over low-medium heat for 30-40 min until chicken is cooked.
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