Malay Heritage

Spicy Tomato Chicken

However young we were and however forgetful we get now...

Prep20m

Cook1m

Total21m

Difficultyeasy

Marina’s Story

However young we were and however forgetful we get now... We never seem to be able to forget the wonderful memories we hold dear, especially when it comes to food experiences. I clearly remember how Mum used to cook this Tomato Chicken for us. As our taste buds got accustomed to a spicier version, I realized mum added chilli paste to this dish. So today being the first day of school for my two younger kids, I've prepared the same Spicy Tomato Chicken mum used to make!

Ingredients

6 servings

Ingredients to blend
onions2 large
of garlic3 cloves
of ginger1 inch
Other ingredients
of vegetable oil3 tbsp
of chicken8 pieces
of chilli paste1/2 cup of tomato sauce1 carrot, cubed2 tbsp
of water2 ripe tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges1 cup
onion, cut into thick rings1 1/2 tsp salt1 large
ground black pepper1 tsp
coarse sugar1 tbsp

Instructions

1.
Heat the oil in a pan on high flame.
2.
When hot, fry the chicken briefly until the outer skin is crispy.
3.
Pour the blended ingredients into the pan and sautee together with the chicken.
4.
Then put in the chilli paste and stir for 1 minute.
5.
Put in the tomato sauce , carrot and water.
6.
Then reduce the flame to medium and allow it to simmer.
7.
Once the chicken & carrot is cooked through, put in the tomato wedges and onion rings.
8.
Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
9.
Once the onions and tomatoes have softened, turn off the flame.
10.
Serve with hot steamed rice.