The BEST Malaysian Curry Beef Brisket You Can Make

Learn how to make a rich and flavorful Malaysian-Style Curry Beef Brisket with Potatoes. This recipe combines tender beef brisket, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices like star anise, cinnamon, and curry powder for a restaurant-quality curry you can make at home.

In this step-by-step video, you’ll see how to prepare the brisket, build a fragrant curry base, and finish with coconut cream for maximum richness. I’ll also show you how to adapt this recipe using an Instant Pot or stovetop so it works no matter what you have in your kitchen.

This Malaysian curry beef pairs perfectly with steamed rice or flaky roti canai—comfort food at its best.

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💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
How to prepare and tenderize beef brisket for curry
Which spices make up Malaysian curry powder
How to use coconut milk and coconut cream for the perfect texture
Instant Pot vs. stovetop cooking times
Tips for building rich, authentic curry flavor at home

Ingredients:

For the beef brisket:
Beef brisket – 1.2kg
Curry powder – 1 tbsp
Paprika - 1 tbsp
Water – 3 cups
Salt – 1.5 tsp
Sugar – 2 tsp
Cinnamon stick – 1 small stick
Star anise – 1

For the blended paste:
Onion – 1 onion
Garlic – 4 cloves
Red chili – 10g (half a large chili)

Other aromatics:

Lemongrass – 10g
Potatoes – 500g (1potato)

For the curry base:
Coconut milk – 1 cup
Coconut cream – 1 cup
Salt - 1/4 tsp - 1/2 tsp
Sugar - 3 tsp

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