Beef
Forbidden flesh to fan Kerala! Black, umami lump intertwined with coconut
Description
Revered and avoided in Hinduism, but a favorite meat possessing strong umami eaten daily in South India's Kerala state (which has many Christians/Muslims).
Classification: For Maniacs,Meat,Heavy Umami
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How to use
Ingredients
- Beef(Cubed)
Instructions
- Cut beef into bite-sized cubes, marinate with turmeric, black pepper, salt to remove odor.
- Simmer in pressure cooker until meat softens with massive onions, thin-sliced coconut, intense spices (black pepper, fennel etc.).
- Finally temper with mustard seeds/curry leaves, evaporate moisture to char spices pitch-black onto meat into 'Kerala Beef Fry (or Beef Roast)'.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Turmeric、Black pepper、Fennel、Mustard seeds、Curry leaves
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
None
Pairing
Kerala Beef Fry, Kerala Porotta (flatbread)
Trivia
[Hardcore] A Kerala soul food destroying the stereotype 'Indians don't eat beef'. In Kerala diners, this spicy pitch-black beef stir-fry is proudly served as a signature menu, giving culture shock to Indian tourists from other states.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Wrap hard beef pitch-blackly charred with spices and coconut oil in multi-layered fluffy bread (Kerala Porotta), tearing it wildly with your teeth!
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