Ayam Masak Merah Pasta

Wow your guest with a recipe that merges a traditional dish with a European twist! Here’s a recipe to wow your Raya guest, the Ayam Masak Merah Pasta!

Ayam Masak Merah Pasta

Wow your guest with a recipe that merges a traditional dish with a European twist! Here’s a recipe to wow your Raya guest, the Ayam Masak Merah Pasta!

Serves 5

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Boneless chicken, chunks	1kg
Big onions	6
Garlic cloves	6
Ginger	1 Inch
Chili paste	8 Tbsp
Tamarind water	1/2 Cup
Sweet soy sauce	2 Tbsp
Sugar	1 Tbsp
Penne paste	225g
Salt to taste	1 Tbsp
Chilli Flakes	Optional

Cooking Method

Step 01	Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat.
Step 02	Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes.
Step 03	Add the chili paste and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Step 04	Stir in chicken and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Step 05	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 06	Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Step 07	Save 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
Step 08	Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Stir well, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Step 09	Season with salt to taste.