Beef Curry
Description
Beef Curry - Authentic recipe from Malaysia. Ready in 90 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Cut 600 g beef into pieces. Chop 1 onion.
⏱️ approx. 8 min💡 Tip: Gulai daging is a Malaysian-Indonesian beef curry in a spiced coconut sauce — creamy, aromatic and enriched with a spice paste.
- 2
Sauté the onion and add 2 tbsp curry powder (or gulai spice paste), cooking until fragrant.
⏱️ approx. 6 min💡 Tip: Toasting the spice paste (with turmeric, coriander, lemongrass) well develops the aroma. Curry powder is a quick alternative.
- 3
Stir in 400 g coconut milk, then add the beef and 2 diced potatoes and simmer until everything is tender and the sauce is thick.
⏱️ approx. 45 min💡 Tip: Simmer the coconut milk gently to prevent it from curdling. Slow braising makes the meat tender. Serve with rice.
📜 Origin & History
Gulai Daging is a beef curry from the Minangkabau cuisine of West Sumatra that is also widespread in Malaysia. The Minangkabau migrated to Malaysia from the 15th century onward and brought their culinary traditions with them. Gulai is distinguished by the use of coconut milk, turmeric, and kaffir lime leaves. It differs from Indian curries through milder spices and creamier consistency.
🌿 Regional variants
With lamb
Lamb instead of beef.
With fish
Gulai with fish (gulai ikan).
🍷 What goes with it?
Served with steamed rice, roti or ketupat as a hearty main course.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is gulai?
A Malaysian-Indonesian curry in a spiced coconut sauce, often coloured yellow with turmeric.
How does it differ from rendang?
Gulai is saucy and creamy; rendang is cooked dry until the meat has absorbed the sauce.
What goes well with it?
Rice, roti or ketupat.
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Ingredients
verified- Beef600 g
- Coconut milk400 g
- Potato2 pcs
- Curry Powder2 tbsp
- Onion1 pcs
