Name: Beef Curry, Sumatra Style
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh red chile or 4 tsp sambal olek; 3 or 4 slices ginger; 2 slices fresh galangal; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp ground coriander; 1 cup thick coconut milk; 1 cup thin coconut milk; 1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 2-inch lengths and bruised; 1 salam leaf or curry leaf; 1 1/2 pound stewing beef (chuck or similar cut), in 2 inch cubes

Beef Curry, Sumatra Style

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh red chile or 4 tsp sambal olek
3 or 4 slices ginger
2 slices fresh galangal
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1 cup thick coconut milk
1 cup thin coconut milk
1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 2-inch lengths and bruised
1 salam leaf or curry leaf
1 1/2 pound stewing beef (chuck or similar cut), in 2 inch cubes

Instructions

Serves 6 - 8. In a blender or food processor, blend chile, ginger, galangal, garlic, onion, salt, turmeric and coriander to a paste, adding thick coconut milk as needed to facilitate blending. In a wok, deep skillet or heavy saucepan, combine paste, remaining thick and thin coconut milk, lemongrass, salam leaf and beef Bring mixture just to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until beef is tender and somewhat thickened (about 2 to 3 hours). Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. Note: Rich curries, thick with reduced coconut milk, are favorites in the outer islands of Indonesia and the western part of Malaysia. This Sumatran version with beef is a typical curry of the region