Sweet Fried Beef - (Empal)

Ingredients :

1 lb boneless beef chuck
2 cup water
1 tsp tamarind dissolved in
1 tbl water
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 x garlic cloves crushed
2 tsp coriander
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Method :

* Place the beef chuck in a large pot filled with 2 cups of water. Boil the beef until tender, approximately 30 to 60 minutes.
* Remove the beef and cut into 2-inch squares. Pound each piece of beef slightly to tenderize and flatten it.
* Prepare a paste of the tamarind liquid, sugar, salt, garlic and coriander and put the paste into the pot filled with the left over liquid. Stir the liquid.
* Place the beef squares back into the pot and boil it again until the liquid or sauce becomes thickened.
* Heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry the beef squares over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes, or until the beef is brown and soft/crisp. Drain on paper towels.
* This recipe yields 4 servings.


by http://fooddownunder.com/cgi-bin/recipe.cgi?r=253093