Grilled Spicy Coconut Turmeric Beef Recipe
Serves 10. Beef marinated in spicy coconut, turmeric, and lemongrass. Served with jaew sauce.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Jaew Sauce
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, turmeric powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, red chili flakes, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Prepare the Lemongrass
Trim the ends of the lemongrass stalks and bruise them with the back of a knife to release their flavor. Cut into 2-3 inch pieces and add to the marinade.
- 3
Marinate the Beef
Slice the beef sirloin into 1-inch thick strips and add to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
Jaew Sauce Preparation
- 4
Mix Jaew Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and toasted rice powder. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well blended.
- 5
Add Cilantro
Fold in the chopped cilantro into the jaew sauce and set aside for serving.
Grilling the Beef
- 6
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 7
Grill the Beef
Remove the beef from the marinade and shake off excess marinade. Place the beef strips on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- 8
Rest the Meat
Once grilled, remove the beef from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serving
- 9
Serve the Dish
Slice the grilled beef into bite-sized pieces and serve with jaew sauce on the side.