Malaysian home cook's Hari Raya recipes: Ayam masak merah, daging hitam


Although her family now caters for their open house, Ruzilla Helmi still cooks the Hari Raya meal for her immediate family. — Photos: LOW LAY PHON/The Star

In her beautiful home in Ara Damansara, 55-year-old Ruzilla Helmi is busy ladling ayam masak merah from a large pot on the stove into a serving bowl. Standing dutifully by her side is her eldest son, Aqeef Azzudin, who is scooping heaping spoonfuls of nasi minyak onto a large platter.

In the living room, Ruzilla’s childhood friends Gladys Teo-Simpson and Denise Solosa and Denise's daughter Danielle Solosa wait with bated breath.

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