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
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 7

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

    2m