World Flavors Cookbook

Beef Saraman (Khmer Muslim Curry)

Name: Beef Saraman (Khmer Muslim Curry)
Cook time: 120 min
Cuisine: Cambodia
Ingredients: 1 kg beef shank, cubed; 4 cups coconut milk; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts; 3 tbsp red kroeung paste; Spices: cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, cloves; 1/4 cup tamarind juice; Palm sugar.

A rich, thick, and complex beef curry influenced by the Cham Muslim community, featuring roasted peanuts and a unique blend of dried spices.

Cuisine: Cambodia

Ingredients

1 kg beef shank, cubed
4 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
3 tbsp red kroeung paste
Spices: cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, cloves
1/4 cup tamarind juice
Palm sugar.

Instructions

1. Sauté red kroeung and dried spices until oil separates. 2. Add beef and brown. 3. Pour in coconut milk and peanuts. 4. Simmer on low heat for 2 hours until beef is meltingly tender and the sauce is very thick. 5. Season with tamarind and palm sugar. 6. Serve with rice or bread.