Malaysian Red Beef (Masak Daging Merah)

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons Cayenne

2 Medium Onion, sliced

2 Cloves Garlic, sliced

1/2 Inch Ginger, sliced

1/4 Cup Water

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

3 Pods Cardamom

3 Whole Cloves

1 Inch Cinnamon Stick

1 Whole Star Anise

1 Teaspoon Lemongrass

1 Tablespoon Ketchup

1 Tablespoon Chile Puree

2 Pounds Beef, cubed

1 Tablespoon Tamarind Paste

1 Teaspoon Sugar

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt

Cooking Instructions:

Process cayenne, onion, garlic and ginger with water to a smooth paste. Heat oil in large pan add cardamon, cloves, cinnamon and star anise. Fry for 30 seconds. Add onion paste and lemongrass and fry for 3 minutes. Add ketchup, chile puree and beef and fry for 4 minutes. Stir in tamarind liquid, sugar and salt. Stir to combine well. Add yogurt and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Serve with rice or bread.

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