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Medium 5 hr~380 kcal 8/10
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Ayam Masak Merah
Malaysian red-cooked chicken fried briefly, then simmered in a tomato, chile, spice, and coconut milk sauce.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 5~456 kcal🇲🇾 Malaysian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 45 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 900 gr Chicken drumsticks
For the sauce
- 2 adet Onions
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ginger
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Coconut milk
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sugar
For the spice mix
- 1 çubuk Cinnamon stick
- 3 adet Cardamom
- 3 adet Cloves
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
- 2 adet Cucumbers
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the chicken drumsticks with half the salt, brown in oil for 8 minutes, and remove.
8 min08:00 - 2
Puree the onions, garlic, and ginger.
- 3
Cook the onion puree in the same pot for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the pepper paste, tomato puree, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, sugar, and remaining salt.
- 5
Return the chicken to the sauce, cover, and cook for 24 minutes.
24 min24:00 - 6
Add the coconut milk and cook for 8 more minutes, until the sauce thickens.
8 min08:00 - 7
Serve the red-sauced chicken with rice, cucumbers, and yogurt.
💡 Tip: Brown the chicken only for color, not until fully cooked; it finishes in the sauce and stays moist.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve ayam masak merah as a dinner plate with jasmine rice, cucumber, and optional yogurt.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~456
kcal calories
34
g protein
28
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 29%Carbs 24%Fat 47%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ayam Masak Merah make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Ayam Masak Merah take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Ayam Masak Merah difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Ayam Masak Merah have?
Approximately 456 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 28g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Ayam Masak Merah contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ayam Masak Merah belong to?
This recipe belongs to Malaysian cuisine.How many ingredients does Ayam Masak Merah need?
This recipe needs 16 ingredients.
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