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
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- hard
- Cuisine
- Indonesian
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.
5mhigh heat - 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.
5mhigh heat - 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.
5mmedium-high heat - 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.
8mmedium heat - 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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