Malay Curry With Beef Or Lamb Recipe

Name: Malay Curry With Beef Or Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon powdered lemon grass; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (cayenne); 1 teaspoon flaked coconut, ground to a powder; 1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped; 6 garlic cloves; 1 -6 fresh hot pepper (to taste); 1 red bell pepper, seeded 2-inch cube; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (to taste); 6 tablespoons ghee or 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lbs lean lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef, cubed; 1/3 - 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup coconut cream; 3 tablespoons flaked coconut; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon powdered lemon grass
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric (cayenne)
1 teaspoon flaked coconut, ground to a powder
1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped
6 garlic cloves
1 -6 fresh hot pepper (to taste)
1 red bell pepper, seeded 2-inch cube
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (to taste)
6 tablespoons ghee or 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs lean lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef, cubed
1/3 - 1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup coconut cream
3 tablespoons flaked coconut
2 tablespoons tamarind paste

1
Add enough water to the spices to make a stiff paste, then let stand for a few minutes.
2
Make a puree of the onion, garlic, hot peppers, bell pepper, and ginger.
3
Heat the oil and fry the spice paste for 5 minutes or so; stir to prevent sticking. Then add the puree and fry for 15 minutes.
4
Combine the cubed meat with the above in a casserole and place in an oven preheated to 375u00b0F Cook for about 1 hour.
5
Meanwhile heat the milk with the coconut cream.
6
Halfway through the cooking of the casserole, add the coconut cream, flaked coconut, and tamarind puree to the dish. Stir, and add water or stock if it needs it.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Malay Curry With Beef Or Lamb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Malay Curry With Beef Or Lamb

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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