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Devil's curry (kari devil)

A dish from Eurasian tradition (Malaysian and Singaporean): a very spicy, dry meat curry simmered with vinegar. It is served with bread or rice and keeps for several days.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Rehydrate the dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain and blend them with the onions, garlic and ginger.
  2. Heat the oil and fry the blended paste for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Add the curry paste and turmeric, then fry for another 3 minutes.
  4. Add the meat and brown it for 5 minutes, stirring.
  5. Pour in the vinegar, soy sauce and water, then cover and simmer for 40 minutes over low heat.
  6. Add the potatoes cut into cubes and cook for another 15 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and sugar, then reduce uncovered until the sauce is thick and dry.
  8. Serve hot with bread or white rice.

Variations and tips

Reheated version. The dish tastes even better reheated the next day, once the flavors have settled.

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