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Main course · Malaysian

Ayam Masak Merah (Chicken in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

45 min Serves 4 ~418 kcal/serving ~£8.80 (£2.20/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 800 g boneless chicken thighs
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 5 shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 fresh red chillies
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
418 kcal
Protein
39.4 g
Carbohydrate
12.2 g
of which sugars
8.4 g
Fat
23.1 g
of which saturates
5.2 g
Fibre
2.8 g
Salt
0.66 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Blend the shallots, garlic and red chillies to a paste.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan and fry the paste with the cinnamon stick for 5 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken thighs and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning, until lightly browned.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato ketchup, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Uncover and simmer for a further 8-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the chicken has no pink remaining.

  6. 6

    Serve with steamed rice.

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