Wet Thar Dote Htoe
ဝက်သားဒိုးထိုး (wet-TAH doh-TOH)
Burmese Braised Beef Curry
Tender chunks of beef braised slowly in a rich, deeply spiced sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, and chili until falling apart. This robust curry is one of Myanmar's most satisfying meat dishes.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Instructions
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Season beef cubes with turmeric, salt, and fish sauce, letting them marinate while you prepare the aromatics.
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Heat oil in a heavy pot and cook the onion puree over medium heat for twenty minutes until deeply caramelized and the oil separates.
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Add garlic, ginger, chili powder, bay leaves, cinnamon, and star anise, frying until the kitchen fills with aroma.
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Add the marinated beef and stir to coat every piece in the spice paste, searing until browned on all sides.
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Add just enough water to barely cover the meat, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on very low heat for ninety minutes, checking occasionally.
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The curry is ready when the beef is fork-tender and the sauce has reduced to a thick, glossy coating around the meat. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice.
Did You Know?
Burmese beef curries are typically cooked until nearly all the liquid has evaporated, leaving the meat glazed in a concentrated spice paste that intensifies the flavor far beyond typical curries.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- heavy pot
- cutting board
The Story Behind Wet Thar Dote Htoe
Beef curries occupy an important place in Myanmar's culinary landscape, particularly in central regions where cattle farming has been practiced for centuries. The Burmese braising technique of cooking meat in its own juices with a heavy onion base creates a distinctively dry curry style that differs markedly from the saucy curries of South Asia. This technique preserves meat in the tropical climate while concentrating flavor.
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