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How to Make Beef Merah

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By Christopher Godwin
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Beef merah is a dish commonly found in the restaurants and home kitchens of Singapore. In translation it simply means beef in red spicy sauce. Similar to Indian red curry, beef merah combines coriander, ginger, cumin, chili powder and yogurt to create a dish that is spicy but satisfying. Beef merah can be served as an appetizer on skewers or toothpicks, or over a bowl of steamed white rice with a crisp green salad and glass of dry white wine.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 2 lbs. beef, cubed
  • 3 tbsp. ground coriander
  • 2 tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/3 cup cream
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 3 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. MSG
  • 1 tsp. lime juice
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 6 oz. butter or ghee
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger, chopped
  • 5 oz. shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp. chili powder
  • 4 tbsp. yogurt
  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 oz. tomatoes, roughly chopped
  1. Step 1

    Mix beef in a large baking dish with the ground coriander, ground cumin, pepper, milk, onions, ground ginger, sugar, salt, MSG, lime and lemon juice. Let the mixture marinate for one hour in the refrigerator.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a wok over high heat. Add the butter or ghee and fry the chopped ginger until it becomes brown. Add the shallots and cook for an additional three to five minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the chili powder, yogurt and tomato paste to the wok. Reduce the heat to low and stir for three to four minutes or until the mixture becomes red in color.

  4. Step 4

    Add the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 25-30 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add the tomatoes.

  5. Step 5

    Cover and cook for 40-50 minutes or until the meat is very tender and sauce has thickened. Transfer to serving dishes and serve immediately.

Tips & Warnings
  • If the gravy is not thick enough, add 1 tsp. of cornstarch to 1/4 cup of water and mix together. Slowly add this mixture to the dish while stirring to thicken over medium heat.
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