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Ayam Masak Merah Brunei (Crispy Chicken in Spicy Tomato, Lemongrass & Coconut Sauce) – Authentic Brunei Recipe

Brunei royal wedding and feast favorite glazing crisp chicken in a rich, aromatic red tomato-lemongrass sauce.

Country of Origin: 🇧🇳 Brunei (Southeast Asia, Asia)
Dietary Profile: omnivore
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Signature Staples: Golden pan-seared chicken thighs, Sweet green peas, Steamed pandan/jasmine rice, Crushed lemongrass, Galangal

Ingredients for Ayam Masak Merah Brunei (Crispy Chicken in Spicy Tomato, Lemongrass & Coconut Sauce) (4 Servings)

1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden pan-seared chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
1.5 cups sweet green peas, washed and trimmed
1 cup steamed pandan/jasmine rice
1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with crushed lemongrass
1.5 tbsp traditional Brunei seasoning (galangal, chili-tomato paste, coconut milk splash, cinnamon)
2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown golden pan-seared chicken thighs for 5 minutes.
Add minced onion, garlic, crushed lemongrass, and galangal, chili-tomato paste, coconut milk splash, cinnamon, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
Add sweet green peas and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
Stir in steamed pandan/jasmine rice right before serving warm.

More Authentic Brunei Recipes

Daging Masak Lada Hitam (Bruneian Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry) – Rapid Bruneian stir-fry of tender sliced beef, freshly crushed black peppercorns, sweet soy sauce, and crispy shallots.
Soto Brunei (Fragrant Spiced Beef & Rice-Noodle Broth with Crispy Shallots) – Bandar Seri Begawan’s beloved street and river-village noodle soup rich with aromatic spices and lime.
Ikan Liking Panggang (Bruneian Tamarind, Shallot & Lemongrass Grilled Fish) – Kampong Ayer water-village specialty grilling turmeric-and-tamarind marinated fish until smoky and charred.
Udang Masak Lemak Nenas (Bruneian Prawns & Sweet Pineapple in Turmeric Coconut Milk) – Sweet golden pineapple and plump prawns simmered together in a fragrant lemongrass-turmeric coconut gravy.
Nasi Katok Skillet (Spiced Crispy Chicken, Fragrant Rice & Sweet-Spicy Sambal) – Brunei’s undisputed 24-hour national obsession: crispy spiced chicken paired with sweet, tangy caramelized sambal.
Sayur Lodeh Brunei (Tofu, Long Beans & Cabbage in Galangal Coconut Broth) – Comforting Bruneian vegetable stew simmered in golden galangal-scented coconut milk.
Daging Rendang Brunei (Slow-Caramelized Toasted Coconut & Lemongrass Beef) – Simmered until the coconut milk and toasted coconut cling to the beef in a rich, nutty spice crust.
Terung Berlada & Kangkung Tumis (Bruneian Charred Eggplant in Chili-Lime Relish) – Velvety seared eggplants smothered in a bright, sweet-and-tangy Bruneian chili-shallot relish.