Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Indonesian Beef Curry with Coconut Rice

Name: Indonesian Beef Curry with Coconut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: Curry; 1.5 lb lean top round beef; 1.5 tbsp canola oil; 0.5 cup thinly sliced shallot; 2 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger; 6 garlic cloves; 2 serrano chilies; 2 tsp ground coriander; 0.75 tsp salt; 1.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp ground cloves; 0.5 tsp fresh ground black pepper; 3 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon sticks (3 inch); 1 cup organic vegetable broth; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1.25 cup water; 1 cup uncooked basmati rice; 1 cup light coconut milk; 0.25 tsp salt

A curry of beef, curry and basmati rice, seasoned with ginger and cumin and simmered on the stove.

1 hr · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
To prepare curry, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Place half of the beef in skillet; cook 1 minute on each side or until browned.
1 min
2
Remove the beef from pan. Keep warm. Repeat process with the remaining beef. Lower heat to medium; add oil to pan. Add shallots, ginger, garlic, and chiles; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
4 min
3
Stir in coriander and next 6 ingredients (through cinnamon); cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
1 min
4
Return beef to pan. Add broth; bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until beef is tender.
35 min
5
Uncover and cook 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Discard cinnamon stick; stir in juice.
10 min
6
To prepare rice, bring 1 1/4 cups water and remaining ingredients to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
7
Fluff with a fork. Place 2/3 cup rice onto each of 6 plates; top each serving with 1/2 cup curry.