Ayam Masak Merah (Red Cooked Chicken) with Cassava Flour
A classic Malaysian dish made gluten-free by using cassava flour as a thickening agent and served with rice. Ayam Masak Merah translates to Red Cooked Chicken.
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Ingredients
- about 910 g Chicken pieces
- 1 large Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- about 2.5 cm Ginger
- 2 tbsp Chili paste
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 can Coconut milk
- 1 tbsp Cassava flour
- 1 tbsp Tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Water
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, place the about 910 g chicken pieces. Sprinkle them with the 1 tsp salt. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- 2Place an approximately 30 cm skillet over medium-high heat (190°C). Add the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer. Fry the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side, until it is golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- 3Reduce the heat to medium (175°C). Add the 1 large onion, 4 cloves garlic, and about 2.5 cm ginger to the same skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened and the mixture is fragrant.
- 4Stir in the 2 tbsp chili paste and 2 tbsp tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the pastes darken slightly and become very aromatic.
- 5Add the 1 tbsp cassava flour to the skillet and stir it into the paste mixture. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously, to lightly toast the flour.
- 6Pour in the 1/2 cup water, 1 can coconut milk, and 1 tbsp tamarind paste. Stir well to combine everything, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 7Stir in the 1 tbsp sugar and the remaining 1 tsp salt. Once the sauce is simmering, add the fried chicken pieces back into the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.
- 8Continue to cook the chicken in the simmering sauce for 15-20 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken to coat the back of a spoon, and the chicken should be cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 74°C.
- 9Serve the Ayam Masak Merah hot with rice.
Substitutions
Wheat Flour → Cassava Flour(avoids Gluten)
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