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Indonesian Beef and Ramen Noodle Curry

A rich and creamy curry featuring tender beef, steamed broccoli, and ramen noodles, all simmered in a flavorful and spicy tamarind-based curry sauce.

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

hard

Ingredients

1lbBeef Sirloin, thinly sliced
8ozRamen Noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
2cupsBroccoli, florets
3tbspSoy Sauce
2tbspTamarind Paste
1cupCoconut Milk
3clovesGarlic, minced
1tbspGinger, grated
1stalkLemongrass, bruised
2Red Chili Peppers, thinly sliced
2tspBrown Sugar
2tbspLime Juice
1tspSalt
1/4cupCilantro, chopped

Step-by-Step

1

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.

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2

In a separate pot, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and steam for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

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3

In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on the edges.

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4

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced lemongrass to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

2mmedium-high heat
5

Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and sliced red chili peppers. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.

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6

Add the cooked ramen noodles and steamed broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

3mmedium heat
7

Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.

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