Ria Authentic’s Malay Style Red Beef

With its rich array of flavour and exotic taste, this Malaysian-style dish is bound to spice up your week.

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

2 tbsp of oil

120g Chilli Paste (available from Asian grocers)

2 large brown onions, chopped roughly

50g Galangal, peeled and chopped finely

1.5 tbsp fresh lemongrass, chopped finely

1.5 tbsp garlic, chopped finely

2 tbsp ground coriander seeds

1.25 tbsp ground cumin seeds

1.5 tbsp chilli powder

2-3 fresh kafir lime leaves (de stemmed)

750ml coconut milk

100ml water

Salt and sugar to taste

1.5 kg Diced Steak

1 Heat oil in deep pot

2 Add chilli paste, onions, galangal, lemongrass and garlic and stir regularly on a medium-high heat until onions have lightly caramelised.

3 In a bowl mix ground coriander, cumin and chilli power with a little water to form a paste, before adding to the cooking onion mix.

4 Once the oil starts to rise and mix becomes fragrant add diced steak and mix well.

5 Add coconut milk and water then cover, reducing heat to low.

6 Continue to stir regularly until beef is beautifully tender, then season to taste with salt and sugar.

7 Serve hot with jasmine rice and garnish with a bunch of fresh coriander and sliced chilli.