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Sticky Sweet & Sour Tamarind Beef with Garlic Rice & Asian Greens

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Sticky Sweet & Sour Tamarind Beef with Garlic Rice & Asian Greens is a bold and satisfying bowl-style meal featuring juicy beef in a glossy tamarind sauce, fluffy garlic rice, and tender stir-fried vegetables. It’s quick to make, packed with flavour, and ideal for weeknight dinners.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry & Simmer
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200 g) jasmine rice
  • 1¼ cups (310 ml) water
  • 20 g butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 400 g beef strips
  • 150 g green beans, trimmed
  • 150 g Asian greens, roughly chopped
  • ½ small fresh chilli, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sweet soy seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce mix
  • 1½ tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons crispy shallots, for garnish
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Finely chop garlic. In a saucepan, heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add half the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 12 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  3. While rice cooks, prep the vegetables: trim green beans, chop Asian greens, and slice chilli (if using).
  4. In a bowl, toss beef strips with sweet soy seasoning and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook green beans for 4–5 minutes until tender. Add Asian greens and remaining garlic, cook 1–2 minutes more. Season lightly and set aside covered.
  6. Return pan to high heat with a little more olive oil. Sear beef in batches for 1–2 minutes per batch until browned. Set aside.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tamarind paste, soy sauce mix, sweet chilli sauce, and brown sugar. Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Return beef to the pan and toss in the sauce until well coated and sticky.
  9. Divide garlic rice and vegetables between bowls. Top with tamarind beef and garnish with crispy shallots and sliced chilli if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute beef with chicken or tofu for variation.
  • Use basmati or plain rice if jasmine rice isn’t available.
  • Add extra tamarind paste for a more tangy finish.
  • For more crunch, add capsicum or snow peas to the vegetable mix.
  • Leftovers reheat well and make a great next-day lunch.

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