Savory Beef and Tofu Curry with Coconut Milk

Kari TaDaPi (Tahu Daging Sapi)

Ingredients:

• 3 pieces of tofu, diced and fried
• 400 grams of beef (you can also use a mix of beef with beef fat, liver, and heart)
• 1 box of instant coconut milk
• 3 bay leaves
• For the curry spice blend:
  • 10 shallots
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 candlenuts
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon white cumin
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only
  • 1 segment of galangal
  • 1 segment of ginger
  • 6 large red chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust based on your chili stock)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Begin by heating a pot of water until it reaches a rolling boil.

2. Sauté the Spice Blend:

   • While waiting for the water to boil, blend the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, ground coriander, white cumin, lemongrass, galangal, ginger, red chilies, turmeric powder, and chili powder into a smooth paste.
   • In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté the spice paste until it becomes fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the paste.

3. Cook the Beef:

   • Add the beef (and any additional cuts like fat, liver, and heart if using) to the boiling water. Let it cook until the meat is tender.

4. Combine and Simmer:

   • Once the meat is tender, incorporate the sautéed spice paste and bay leaves into the pot. Stir well.
   • Add the fried tofu to the pot and mix gently.

5. Add Coconut Milk:

   • Pour in the instant coconut milk that has been diluted with a bit of water. Stir continuously to ensure that the coconut milk does not curdle.

6. Adjust Seasoning:

   • Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Continue to simmer until all the flavors meld together and the dish is heated through.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the Kari TaDaPi hot, alongside steaming white rice for a satisfying lunch.

Enjoy this flavorful and hearty curry, perfect for a comforting meal!