Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Beef Fillet in Coconut

Name: Beef Fillet in Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 500 g filet of beef; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind; 1 tsp grated fresh ginger; 2 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp brown sugar; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 cup desiccated coconut; 3 spring onions; 0.5 cup coconut milk

An Indonesian dish of beef, desiccated coconut and coconut milk, seasoned with ginger and turmeric and cooked in a pan.

25 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Cut the beef into thin slices. Mix together the garlic, lemon rind, ginger, coriander, turmeric, sugar and 2 tablespoons of the oil, add the beef and toss well to coat.
2
Cover and chill for 1 hour. Heat the remaining oil in a wok or frypan; add the beef and stir fry in batches until well browned.
60 min
3
Add the coconut and spring onion and fry for 1 minute; return all the meat and juices to the pan.
1 min
4
Add the coconut milk and stir until heated; serve over rice.