Burmese Lemon Beef

1 large onion (250 g), chopped

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 T ginger, minced

2 T sunflower oil

3 t paprika

2 t turmeric

650 g gravy beef, cubed

2 t dried shrimp paste, toasted

1 T lemon juice

2 cups water

1/2 t salt

1 red chilli

1 t lemon zest

Coriander leaves

Sauté onion, garlic and ginger until the onion is soft and translucent

Add paprika and turmeric. Lightly fry without burning.

Add beef. Coat with spice mixture.

Dissolve shrimp paste in some water. Add to beef mixture

Add lemon juice and water.

Boil 5 minutes. Add salt.

Reduce to simmer and cook for 1.5-2 hr until the beef is tender. The sauce should almost be dry.

Stir in chilli and lemon zest.

Remove from heat.

Serve with coriander.

Adapted from allrecipes.com.au

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