Best 4 Malaysian Beef Curry Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Malaysia with this tantalizing beef curry recipe. Originating from the vibrant streets of Malaysia, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to Southeast Asia. The succulent beef is braised in a rich and aromatic curry sauce, infused with a blend of spices, herbs, and coconut milk. This Malaysian beef curry is a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and tanginess, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed with rice, noodles, or bread. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this flavorful dish in the comfort of their own kitchens. Additionally, the article includes variations such as a vegetarian curry and a spicy beef rendang, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. Get ready to tantalize your senses and indulge in the vibrant flavors of Malaysia with this comprehensive guide to beef curry.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MALAYSIAN BEEF CURRY



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This boldly spiced stew is seriously tasty but easy to make, so it's great for a relaxed weekend supper

Provided by Andy Harris

Categories     Mains     Jamie Magazine     Beef     Dinner Party     Indian     Curry

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

20 small red shallots
6 cloves of garlic
8 long fresh red chillies
15 g fresh turmeric
40 g fresh ginger
15 g galangal
1 tbsp ground turmeric
30 g tamarind paste
2 lemongrass stalks
4 lime leaves
vegetable oil
1 kg beef topside
500 ml coconut milk
1 small fresh red chilli

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the shallots, peel the garlic and deseed the chillies, and put in the bowl of a food processor. Peel and roughly chop the fresh turmeric, ginger and galangal, and add to the bowl with the ground turmeric and tamarind. Blitz until it forms a rough paste.
  • Remove the tough outer leaves of the lemongrass and roughly chop the stalks. Roughly tear the kaffir lime leaves.
  • Heat 4 tablespooons of vegetable oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Stir in the paste, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, season with sea salt and black pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Trim the beef and cut into 4cm pieces. Add to the pan and cook for 10 minutes, or until the pieces begin to brown, stirring to make sure the meat is coated in the paste.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, pop on the lid, and simmer over a low heat for 1 to 1½ hours, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Deseed and thinly slice the red chilli and scatter over the curry. Delicious with boiled rice and fried crispy shallots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 32.4 g fat, SaturatedFat 15.8 g saturated fat, Protein 28.4 g protein, Carbohydrate 9.2 g carbohydrate, Sugar 4.8 g sugar, Sodium 0 g salt, Fiber 0 g fibre

MALAYSIAN BEEF RENDANG



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This dish has a unique flavor, and by varying the amounts of sugar and chilies a whole range of effects can be produced. Serve over rice.

Provided by Trevor Hobson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Malaysian

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

⅜ pound shallots
3 cloves garlic
15 dried red chile peppers
5 slices fresh ginger root
5 lemon grass, chopped
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 pinch grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ¼ pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
2 cups shredded coconut
5 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 ⅔ cups coconut milk
⅞ cup water
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the coconut in a dry wok, stirring continuously until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  • Using a blender or a food processor, blend the shallots, garlic, chilies, ginger, and lemon grass to a thick paste.
  • Grind the coriander, fennel, cumin and nutmeg.
  • Using the wok, fry the shallot paste in a little oil for a few minutes. Add the ground coriander, fennel, cumin and nutmeg; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring continuously. Add beef; cook over a medium heat for a further 3 to 4 minutes, or until meat is browned.
  • Stir in sugar, coconut, cloves, cinnamon stick, coconut milk , and water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer until most of the liquid has gone and the meat is tender (about 1 hour). Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 54.5 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 37.4 g, Sodium 82.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

MALAYSIAN INDIAN CURRY-SPICED BEEF BURGERS



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This recipe was inspired by my recent trip to Malaysia in August 2009. I went to visit my father's parents in Penang, the city in which my father was born and raised. Although I'm of Chinese background, my father often integrates Malaysian flavors in his cooking. One of his most popular dishes is his yellow curry, which is a staple of Malaysian Indian food. His traditional curry is rather time-intensive and laborious. I decided to take a simpler approach, making the traditional Malaysian Indian flavors more accessible to my grad student schedule.)

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 41

Canola oil, as needed
1/2 red pepper
1 jalapeno
1/4 red onion, thickly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
Freshly cracked black pepper, as needed
1/4 cup curry powder, plus more as needed* (See Cook's Note)
3 medium cloves garlic, grated
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala, optional
1 pound ground beef, 85 to 88 percent lean
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons ketchup
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup homemade or good quality mayonnaise, recipe follows
10 mint leaves, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 reserved grilled jalapeno, seeded (from burger recipe)
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 cup fried onion snacks (recommended: French's Fried Onions)
1 tablespoon garam masala
4 brioche rolls (if brioche is not available, you can use a sweet and sturdy roll, such as a Portuguese hard roll)
4 brioche rolls (if brioche is not available, you can use a sweet and sturdy roll, such as a Portuguese hard roll)
1/2 English cucumber, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, about 16 pieces total
1 package pre-washed baby lettuce mix
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium and lightly grease the grates with canola oil.
  • Drizzle the red pepper, jalapeno and sliced onions with olive oil, and season them with salt, pepper, to taste, and curry powder. Grill the vegetables over medium heat until they have grill marks and are softened, approximately 5 minutes. Allow them to cool, then peel off the skin of the red pepper. Finely chop the onions and pepper and set aside. Reserve the jalapeno for the aioli.
  • In a small saute pan over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup curry powder, the grated garlic, grated ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and garam masala, if using. Allow the spices to toast in the oil until fragrant and become slightly darker in color, approximately 2 to 3 minutes (If this mixture seems dry, feel free to add a little more oil to the pan.) Allow the spices to cool slightly.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, use a fork or chopsticks to combine the beef, the spice mixture, the grilled red pepper, red onion, green onions, ketchup, brown sugar and soy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (Marinating overnight is even better to help the flavors marry.)
  • Remove the burger mixture from the refrigerator, and divide it into 4 equal-sized quadrants. Brush the patties with olive oil, season both sides with salt and pepper, and put them the grill. Cook the patties to medium-rare or medium doneness, about 3 minutes on the first side, then 4 to 5 minutes on the second side. Make sure to rotate the patties once on each side to achieve nice crosshatch marks. Once cooked, transfer the patties to a plate and tent them with aluminum foil. Allow them to rest for at least 10 minutes.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, mint, green onion, grilled jalapeno, garlic, curry powder, cumin, lime zest and juice in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well integrated, but there are still chunks of green onion and jalapeno remaining. Season the puree with salt and black pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, toss together the fried onions with the garam masala until they are evenly dusted with the spice. Set aside.
  • While the burgers rest, halve the brioche rolls, and put them, cut side down, on the grill grates. Toast until they are a light golden brown, about 10 seconds. Set aside.
  • To serve, generously spread 1 tablespoon of aioli onto each side of the rolls. Press 4 to 5 slices of cucumber into the mayonnaise on the bottom of the roll. Top the cucumbers with a handful of baby lettuce, then a burger patty, and finally, approximately 1/4 cup of the fried onion mixture. Cover with the top of the buns and serve immediately with a side salad and the Grilled Sweet Potato Fries.
  • Add the egg yolk, salt, dry mustard, and sugar to a large bowl. Whisk by hand or with an electric mixer until combined. Pour in the lemon juice and vinegar and whisk once more.
  • While whisking continuously, very slowly drizzle in the canola oil. Keep drizzling until the mixture has emulsified and the entire cup of oil has been incorporated into the egg mixture. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

MALAYSIAN BEEF CURRY



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Make and share this Malaysian Beef Curry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chillinthekitchen

Time 8h35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon coriander
1/2 tablespoon cumin
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 cardamom pod
2 black peppercorns
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 star anise
1 1/2 tablespoons oil
4 red chili peppers
2 garlic cloves
1/2 inch fresh galangal root (or 2 tsp dried)
1/2 inch fresh ginger
2 teaspoons fresh lemongrass (minced)
3 shallots
1 lb stewing beef
1 cup coconut milk
3 small potatoes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 kaffir lime leaf
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Toast the whole, dry spices in a frying pan on the stove. Then grind together with a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder.
  • 2. grind together wet spices into a paste with 1/2 of the oil. Add dry spices.
  • 3. sweat shallots in frying pan, with the other 1/2 of the oil for 20 minutes on a LOW heat. Do not allow them to brown. Add to the spice paste.
  • 4. Lightly brown stew meat in frying pan, then mix with the spice paste.
  • 5. place beef mixture, coconut milk, potato, soy sauce, and lime leaf in crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1253.1, Fat 81.7, SaturatedFat 42.5, Cholesterol 152, Sodium 738, Carbohydrate 81.4, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 23, Protein 54.8

Tips:

  • Select the right cut of beef: Use a cut of beef that is suitable for stewing or braising, such as chuck roast, brisket, or short ribs. These cuts have a good amount of connective tissue, which will break down during cooking and make the beef tender and flavorful.
  • Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a mixture of spices, herbs, and yogurt or buttermilk will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the beef from burning.
  • Brown the beef before cooking: Browning the beef in a little oil before adding the other ingredients will help to develop the flavor and color of the curry.
  • Use a variety of spices: Malaysian beef curry typically uses a blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. You can adjust the amount of each spice to suit your own taste.
  • Don't be afraid to add vegetables: Vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions are often added to Malaysian beef curry. They add sweetness, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Serve with rice or roti: Malaysian beef curry is typically served with rice or roti, a type of flatbread. You can also serve it with other sides such as yogurt, chutney, or pickles.

Conclusion:

Malaysian beef curry is a delicious and flavorful dish that is easy to make at home. By following these tips, you can create a restaurant-quality curry that your family and friends will love.

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