Daging Bakar (Roasted turmeric beef) and Air Asam, 2nd Merderka meal

I’m planning to cook Tunku’s (Father of Malaysia) favourite dishes in conjunction to this Merderka (Independence) month. The 1st Merderka meal “ Ayam Golek” was dedicated to Rebecca a.k.a Chow and Chatter. This is the 2nd Merderka meal, Daging Bakar (roasted turmeric beef) and Air Asam (red chili and lime dipping sauce), these are Tunku’s favourite dish too.

He likes to enjoy this Daging bakar with Yorkshire pudding, I have found a recipe, will try out and share with your later.

Enjoy this roasted beef with Air Asam (red chili and lime dipping sauce), simply delicious!

Recipe was adapted from Flavours Food Magazine Aug 2003.

Daging Bakar (roasted turmeric beef)
(printable recipe)

600g beef tenderloin

Marinade ingredients:-
100ml thick coconut milk
1tsp turmeric powder
1tbsp brown sugar
1tsp salt or to taste

1. Prick meat all over with a fork or skewer and season with marinade ingredients for 30mins.
2. Roast in a preheated oven at 180c until cooked to desired doneness.
3. Serve, sliced, with Air Asam (red chili and lime dipping sauce) on the side

Air Asam (red chili and lime dipping sauce)
2 red chillies, slit and sliced
1 big onion, skinned, halved and sliced
1-2 tsp roasted and ground belacan (dried shrimp paste)
2 limes, strained juice only
1-2 tsp sugar
1/2tsp salt

1. Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl and “knead” with the fingers until well incorporated.
2. Serve with Daging Bakar or Ayam Golek or Fried chicken.

Happy Cooking !!