Muslim Beef Curry Recipe
Thailand Recipes

Ingredients:

750 g
3
1 tbsp
1/2 tsp
1 x 2 cm piece
1
4 cloves
1/4 cup
1
1
2
4
8
400 ml
2 tbsp
2 tsp
1 tbsp
1 tbsp

 

braising beef such as round, shin or blade
dried red chilies, seeded
coriander seeds
shrimp paste
Thai ginger (kha)
lemon grass root, chopped
garlic
vegetable oil
medium onion, finely chopped
cinnamon stick
cloves
cardamom pods
curry leaves or 3 bay leaves
coconut cream
crunchy peanut butter
vinegar or tamarind concentrate
brown sugar
fish sauce
 

Method:

1. Cut beef into 2 cm cubes.

2. Roast chilies, coriander seeds and shrimp paste in a dry wok or non-stick pan until they are very aromatic.

3. Grind the roasted seasonings with ginger, lemon grass and garlic in a spice grinder, food processor or mortar to a smooth paste.

4. Heat oil and fry the onion until well browned, push to one side of the pan and fry the seasoning paste for 2-3 minutes. Add the whole spices and curry leaves to the pan with 1 tablespoon water. Stir and cook until liquid evaporates.

5. Add meat and stir in the seasonings until well coated. Then add the coconut cream, peanut butter and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover and cook gently for 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours, stirring occasionally.

6. Dissolve vinegar or tamarind in 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce and stir into the dish, check seasonings adding sugar and fish sauce to taste. Cook 5-6 minutes more.

7. Serve hot with rice.

Note: Ground Thai or Siamese ginger (kha) can be purchased under the name laos powder where Indonesian foods are sold.

Serves 6