Eurasian Tomato Chicken

Today I prepared Eurasian Tomato Chicken, therefore I would like to share a little about Eurasian Food. I am proud to say that the food of the Eurasian community represents the deepest blending of the cultures of Malaysia, including the influences of Malay, British East Indies, Dutch, Portuguese, Indian, Chinese and Nyonya cooking which like the country itself is so diverse and harmonious. The meat loving Eurasians seem to like their food hot and spicy as reflected by the many recipes using chilies and spices.

Nevertheless, today's recipe is definitely more on the mild side and healthier too. We had this dish for dinner earlier with just steamed rice and no other accompanying dishes.


Ingredients
1 medium sized Chicken - cut into big pieces
3 tbsp Chili PowderChili Powder

1 tsp Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder

1/4 cup Water
2 Medium OnionsMedium Onions
- sliced
5 Star AniseStar Anise

1cm pc CinnamonCinnamon

1cm pc GingerGinger
- minced
1/2 cup Tomato Puree - mixed with 1/4 cup water
Oil
Salt to taste


Directions
1. Mix together the chili powder and turmeric powder with 1/4 cup water to form a paste.
2. Heat a saucepan with oil and fry the onions, star anise, ginger and cinnamon till fragrant.
3. Add in chicken pieces and stir fry until chicken changes color.
4. Add in the tomato puree mixture and bring to the boil.
5. Then reduce heat and cook gently until chicken is tender.
6. Season to taste and dish out to serve.

Note: You can add some fresh tomatoes as garnish.



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