At a glance
You're creating a silky, aromatic braised beef dish that's enriched with coconut milk and takes about an hour and a half from start to finish. The process involves searing beef chunks, building flavor with ginger and garlic, then slowly braising everything together until the meat becomes tender and falls apart. The payoff is a restaurant-quality, lactose-free main course with a light coconut sauce that's perfect over rice.
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Sear the meat
Heat coconut fat in a large non-stick skillet. Add the beef chunks, seasoned with salt and pepper, and sear on all sides.
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Add ginger, garlic, and starch
Add finely grated ginger and garlic, and stir well. Sprinkle in two tablespoons of starch and mix again.
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Add the leek and braise
Add the white parts of the leek, cut into small pieces or half-rounds, to the pan. Stir, pour in enough water to just cover the meat, cover with a lid, and braise gently over low heat.
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