Authentic Malaysian Beef Curry (Gulai Daging): Rich, Spicy, and Aromatic | Ivon's Kitchen

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored for flavor and cost.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, while cayenne is often cheaper.

Add oil to a hot pan.

Add 4 chopped garlic cloves and 2 chopped ginger; fry until light brown.

Add 2 chopped onions; fry until soft.

Add 2 star anise, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 6 cloves; fry for 2 minutes with the onions.

Add 35 to 40 curry leaves; fry for about 2 minutes until cooked with the onion.

Add 3 tbsp curry powder and 0.5 tbsp red chili powder; fry for 2 minutes until aromatic.

Add 700 g beef; fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the beef changes color.

Add 3 cups water, salt to taste, and 1 stock cube; mix well.

Cover and cook until the beef is soft.

Add 3 diced potatoes; mix well.

Cover and cook until the potatoes are soft.

Add 400 ml coconut milk and 1 cup water; mix well.

Add 1 chopped tomato; mix well.

Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.

Mix and cook until the curry thickens.

Cooking Techniques

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