Kuah Beulangong Recipe | Traditional Acehnese Beef Curry

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef brisket, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1/2 lb unripe jackfruit, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2-inch piece fresh galangal, peeled and grated
• 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
• 6 kaffir lime leaves, torn
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar, grated
• 6 cups beef stock