MAMAK (INDIAN MUSLIM) BLACK BEEF CURRY

 MAMAK BLACK BEEF CURRY

This is an Indian-muslim style of beef curry that uses sweet black soy sauce as seasoning. Its a must-have dish in every Nasi Kandar restaurant.

1.5 kg beef, cut into large chunks of 2”x2”

6 tbsp cooking oil

4 sprigs curry leaves

1” pc Cinnamon stick

3 Star Anise

4 Cardamon pods

6 Cloves

2 pkt meat curry powder

1 medium tomato, diced

Ground Ingredients: 2 large purple onions, 6 cloves garlic, 1” pc old ginger

1/2 cup sweet dark soy sauce (kicap lemak manis)

Light soy sauce to taste

Method:

1) Heat oil in a pot and fry grounded ingredients with the spices and curry leaves until aromatic and oil separates.

2. Add in curry powder and continue to fry in low heat until fragrant. Add a little water if the paste sticks to the pan.

3. Add in the beef and fry to seal in the juices. Stir in diced tomato and fry lightly.

4. Add water to cover the meat. Bring to boil and simmer until beef is tender, about 1 hour.

4) Add in the 2 types of soy sauce.

5) Gravy should be dark and thick.

6) Remove from fire and serve with rice.

Note: You can substitute beef with mutton or lamb.