Name: Trinidadian beef
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon coriander seeds; 2 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 medium brown onion, chopped finely; 2 clove garlic, quartered; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped coriander; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 3 small red thai chillies, chopped coarsely; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley; 1/3 cup peanut oil; 1 kilogram gravy beef, cut into 3cm pieces; 3 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon hot curry powder; 3 cup beef stock; 2 fresh small red thai chillies, sliced thinly to garnish

Trinidadian beef

A rich and intense beef stew from Trinidad that boasts five spices, as well as chilli, hot curry powder, ginger and garlic. Best to have some yoghurt or milk on hand!

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Serves 4

Cook

2H 15M

Ingredients

2 tablespoon coriander seeds

2 tablespoon cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

1 medium brown onion, chopped finely

2 clove garlic, quartered

1/4 cup coarsely chopped coriander

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

3 small red thai chillies, chopped coarsely

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoon coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley

1/3 cup peanut oil

1 kilogram gravy beef, cut into 3cm pieces

3 clove garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon hot curry powder

3 cup beef stock

2 fresh small red thai chillies, sliced thinly to garnish

Method

1.Dry-fry seeds and peppercorns in a small frying pan, cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Crush seed and pepper mixture using mortar and pestle.

2.Blend or process onion, quartered garlic, coriander, thyme, chopped chilli, ginger, parsley and 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil until mixture forms a paste. Transfer curry paste to large bowl; add beef, turn to coat in paste. Cover; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3.Heat remaining oil in large saucepan; cook crushed garlic and curry powder, stirring for one minute. Add beef mixture; cook, stirring over medium heat, 10 minutes. Add stock and crushed spice mixture; simmer, covered for one hour. Uncover; simmer for about one hour stirring occasionally or, until meat is tender and sauce thickens slightly. Serve curry sprinkled with sliced chilli.

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