Karl Shafek shares his 'Opor Daging' recipe for Aidilfitri

THERE is always that one special dish (or two or three for some) which we look forward to indulge in come Hari Raya.

For actor and TV host, Karl Shafek, the dish 'Opor Daging' is synonym with his hometown of Pekan, Pahang, as that is the dish surely to be served in his family home and others' in the royal town, each time there is a festivity or when welcoming the month of Syawal.

'Opor Daging' is a delicacy made of red meat cooked and braised in coconut milk. In Pekan, the dish is commonly cooked 'rendang' style where the curry is stirred for hours until caramelised.

Karl Shafek, a finalist on the reality TV show MasterChef Selebriti Malaysia, said 'Opor Daging' is a true favourite of his family and relatives back home because it can be eaten with pretty much anything – rice, bread or even 'ketupat'.

Eager for others to enjoy the deliciousness of this dish, Karl Shafek shares the preparation of this traditional dish with Astro AWANI so that culinary aficionados in Malaysia won't miss out on the experience.

Although the dish uses a lot of ingredients and aromatic spices, the cooking method is not that difficult. Watch the video to find out how this dish is cooked to perfection.