The BEST Malaysian Curry Beef Brisket You Can Make

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Chicken breast is leaner, while beef chuck is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is less expensive.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: curry paste

Homemade blends can be healthier, while curry paste is often cheaper.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, and salt is a basic substitute.

Prepare the beef brisket by trimming excess fat and cutting into chunks.

In a blender, combine onion, garlic, and red chili to create a blended paste.

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté the blended paste until fragrant.

Add curry powder, paprika, cinnamon stick, and star anise; cook for a minute to toast the spices.

Add the beef brisket to the pot and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in the water and bring to a simmer.

Add potatoes, coconut milk, and coconut cream; stir to combine.

Season with salt and sugar to taste.

Cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until the beef is tender.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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