Penang Beef Curry

20 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • One 2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 5 cilantro stems
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 star anise pod
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon black soy sauce (see Note) or 3/4 teaspoon soy sauce with 1/4 teaspoon molasses
  • 2 teaspoons crushed rock sugar or turbinado sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 pounds hanger steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Penang or red curry paste (see Note)
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • Cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • Steamed rice and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    prepare the braised beef Wrap the ginger, cilantro stems, garlic, peppercorns, cloves and star anise in a cheesecloth bundle and tie with kitchen string.
  2. 2
    In a large saucepan, combine 3 quarts of water with the spice bundle, both soy sauces, rock sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
  3. 3
    Add the steak cubes and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, about 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a plate.
  5. 5
    Discard the spice bundle and reserve the spiced broth for another use.
  6. 6
    meanwhile, make the curry In a large, deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering.
  7. 7
    Add the curry paste and fry over moderately high heat, stirring, until the paste is fragrant and the oil is bright red, about 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar and bring just to a simmer.
  9. 9
    meanwhile, make the curry Add the steak cubes to the curry sauce and simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  10. 10
    Season with salt.
  11. 11
    Ladle the beef curry into bowls and garnish with cilantro leaves.
  12. 12
    Serve with steamed rice and lime wedges.

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