Sambal Beef and brinjal

This is a common dish to find in mamaks (Indian restaurants). Super tender chicken or beef coated in a rich, spicy and flavourful sambal.

Ingredients

Sambal Beef and brinjal

400-gram beef (cut into cubes)
2 bay leaves
tamarind liquid (1 tablespoon tamarind + 3 tablespoon water)
250ml water
2 tablespoon oil
1 lemongrass (bruised and knotted)
3 kaffir lime leaves
50 ml thick coconut milk/cream
2 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
80g Long beans (cut into 2 inches)
80g Brinjal (cut into 2-inch rectangles)
Salt

Spice paste

5 shallots
3 cloves garlic
3 red chilies
35g galangal
15g ginger
2g coriander seeds

Instructions

Step 1

Put shallots, garlic, big red chilli, galangal ginger and coriander seeds into a blender. Blend for about 2 minutes on high speed or till everything is smooth. Once done, put the spice paste into a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Place beef cubes, bay leaves, tamarind liquid, and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until beef is tender. When there is 3 minutes left, add in brinjal, long beans and blanch until cooked. When all ingredients are cooked. Use a sieve to drain everything.

Step 3

Heat up oil (high heat) in a frying pan and sauté beef cubes for 2-3 minutes. Remove beef from the frying pan and set aside.

Step 4

Using the same pan, add oil, the blended spice paste, lemongrass, and kaffir lime. Cook for around 3 to 5 minutes till fragrant.

Step 5

Add in coconut milk, sweet soy sauce and salt. Mix well and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Add the beef, brinjal and long beans back into the frying pan, mix well, reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, which takes about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and serve immediately.

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Halal Friendly

Kosher Friendly

Recipe by

Head chef