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Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lean ground beef (85% lean), onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste). Equipment: large mixing bowl, frying pan or skillet, spatula, small bowl, chopping board and knife, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh wonton wrappers and keep them covered with a slightly damp cloth while assembling to prevent drying.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: oxtail, cut into 3-4 cm pieces, vegetable oil, onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, large carrot, peeled and sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For best results, brown the oxtail well to develop deep flavor before braising.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck roast, cut into 2.5 cm (1-inch) cubes, vegetable oil, red onion, sliced into thick wedges, red bell pepper, sliced into strips, yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large skillet or sauté pan, rice cooker or medium saucepan with lid, knives and cutting board, measuring spoons and cups, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: Do not skip browning the beef; it adds depth of flavor and color to the stew.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 100 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: minced beef, all-purpose flour, water, salt, niter kibbeh or butter. Equipment: mixing bowl, rolling pin, large frying pan or skillet with lid, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring jug, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the dumpling dough is neither too sticky nor too dry for easy shaping.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm (1.5 inch) cubes, coconut milk, rendang spice paste, vegetable oil, shallots, finely sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cutting board, sharp knife, wooden spoon, medium saucepan, frying pan.
Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, prepare the beef rendang a day ahead and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: jasmine rice, beef sirloin or flank steak, snap peas, carrots, red bell pepper. Equipment: medium saucepan with lid, large wok or large frying pan, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Slice the beef thinly across the grain to ensure tenderness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 170 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh tomatoes, chopped. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: For best results, brown the beef thoroughly to develop deeper flavor.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, coconut milk, vegetable oil, shallots, garlic cloves. Equipment: pressure cooker, blender or food processor, steaming basket or steamer, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh spices whenever possible to maximize flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper. Equipment: pressure cooker, knife, cutting board, measuring cups, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: If using dried pigeon peas, soak them overnight and pre-cook until soft before adding to the recipe.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 220 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef shin or chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, cassava flour, water (for dumpling dough), vegetable oil, divided, shallots, thinly sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, knife and cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups, stove.
Kitchen tip: Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for even heat distribution to prevent burning during slow braising.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lean beef flank or sirloin, thinly sliced, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, bell pepper, julienned. Equipment: large skillet or sauté pan, cutting board, sharp knife, measuring spoons, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, thinly sliced. Equipment: pressure cooker or electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot), cutting board, chef's knife, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Brown the beef well to develop richer flavor and color in the stew.