Ayam Masak Merah Menyala

For our Eid Mubarak celebrations this year, I prepared a simple fare instead of the classic Lontong and its complementary dishes.  Apart from Rendang Daging Berempah, I also prepared Serunding and this dish to be served with Nasi Lobak Merah (Carrot Rice) and Instant Lemang & Ketupat Palas. All food are now gone and that thought brought a smile to my face!

Ingredients (serves 4):
5 chicken drumsticks or any preferred chicken parts (note:  I prefer to remove the skins)
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup red chilli paste (from soaked dried chillies)
1/2 cup coconut milk
4 tbsp cooking oil
1 tbsp ghee
sugar and salt to taste

Pounded Ingredients:
5 pips garlic
2 medium-size onions, to be peeled and sliced
3 cm galangal, to be peeled and sliced
1 stalk lemon grass, to be sliced

Method:
In a medium-size pot, heat oil and ghee over medium heat.  Add pounded ingredients, chilli paste and 2 tsp of sugar.  Cook until oil separates from the spices.

Add chicken drumsticks and tomato puree.  Stir well and bring to a slight boil.

Then, add coconut milk and stir well.  Cook until chicken is tender.  I prefer a thick gravy.  If you want a thinner gravy, just add more coconut milk.

Serve hot with rice!

Bon Appetit!