Beef with Coconut Milk
A very simple stewed beef recipe with an irresistible aroma. A hardy dish perfect for cold winter days.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 buds green cardamom
- 4-inch stick cinnamon
- 6 cloves, whole
- 6 Tbsp oil
- ½ chopped hot chili pepper
- 1-inch piece ginger, chopped
- 3 onions, sliced
- 12 curry leaves (optional)
- 4 tsp vinegar
- 1 can (13 oz.) coconut milk
- 2.2 lbs beef sirloin cut into ½-inch cubes
- 3 Tbsp flour
- Salt
- 3 medium potatoes
Method
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1
In a mortar and pestle, crush the black pepper and the cardamom.
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2
In a pan over medium heat, heat the oil and add the dry spices. Cook for 2 minutes.
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3
Add chopped pepper, onion, ginger and curry leaves. Cook 7-10 minutes more, being careful not to brown the onions.
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4
Remove seasonings, leaving only cooking oil in pan.
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5
Flour the beef cubes and cook a few minutes in oil. Add vinegar, half can coconut milk, and just enough water to cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
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6
Meanwhile, peel and dice potatoes.
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7
Add potatoes, salt and seasonings to beef. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
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8
Add remaining coconut milk and heat through over low heat. Briefly bring to a boil. Serve.
