Wilto Makes Food - Leblanc Curry

Step 1

Cook the flour in a medium-sized pan over low–medium heat, stirring constantly, until uniformly chestnut brown. A light-colored pan will make this easier to gauge.Add spices and cook for a minute or two longer, until just fragrant. Remove from pan to prevent burning and set aside.

Step 2

Rub beef with salt and black pepper.Heat vegetable oil until shimmering over medium–high heat in a large sauce pan. Add cubed beef and brown on all sides. Add one cup of red wine and a bay leaf, and allow it to come to a boil for a few moments before adding water. Once it returns to a boil, lower heat and leave to simmer.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil over low–medium heat in a large stew pot. Add onions, stirring constantly, until uniformly amber in color. Add grated carrot, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Add dry roux and a ladle of the simmering liquid, stirring until uniform and thickened. Add meat and additional simmering liquid to cover, and stir.Add chocolate, coffee, Worcestershire, yogurt, honey, bullion, and black pepper. Allow to stew for several hours, thinning if desired with remaining simmering liquid.Add salt, to taste, and finish with butter before serving.