Editorial sample recipeSamoanintermediatehalaldairy-freegluten-free

Samoan Coconut Lemongrass Braised Halal Beef Short Ribs

Name: Samoan Coconut Lemongrass Braised Halal Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Samoan
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal beef short ribs, cut into individual bone-in pieces; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 2 stalks lemongrass stalks, trimmed and bruised; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1.5 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1 cup halal beef broth; 3 stalks scallions, sliced; 1 tsp sea salt

Tender halal beef short ribs seared until golden and simmered in a rich coconut milk broth infused with fresh lemongrass, garlic, and scallions.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 65 min

Technique to learn

Braising

Searing meat at high heat then slowly simmering it covered in liquid at low temperature until tender.

Instructions

Step 1: Season halal beef short ribs evenly on all sides with sea salt.
Step 2: Heat coconut oil in a heavy Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Sear beef short ribs for 3 to 4 minutes per side until well browned, then transfer to a plate.

Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add diced yellow onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and bruised lemongrass stalks to the pot, sautéing for 3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in halal beef broth and full-fat coconut milk, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 6: Return the seared beef short ribs to the pot, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low for 40 minutes until meat is tender.

Step 7: Remove and discard lemongrass stalks, stir in sliced scallions, and serve hot with cooked taro or white rice.

Cooking tips

Bruise lemongrass stalks with the flat side of a chef knife to break fibers and release maximum flavor into the braise.
Ensure beef short ribs are patted dry with paper towels before searing to achieve a crisp, deep crust.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Samoan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

Sign in to save this recipe, plan it, and log it when you cook it.

Sign in