Description
This is a special beef recipe from my country which is really tasty and there is a special technique which softens the beef until the texture is like chicken. The dried shrimp is an added flavor and modification I made to the original dish. This recipe is easy to make, and will be a hit at family gatherings. Tastes really good with steamed or spiced rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef round, diced
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- ¾ cup dried shrimp, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped lemon grass
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 ¾ cups coconut milk
- ½ cup red curry paste, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons turmeric powder
- 1 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped (Optional)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- This first step is to soften the beef. Place the beef in a medium saucepan
- and add enough water to cover the meat. Cover
- and simmer over low heat for at least an hour. Remove the beef from water
- and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add in the garlic and dried shrimp
- and stir fry for a few seconds before stirring in the lemon grass and onions. Reduce heat to medium
- and stir in coconut milk
- red curry paste
- turmeric
- and chile pepper. Mix in the beef
- and cover the wok. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Stir in the cilantro just before serving. Save some cilantro for garnishing on top if you like.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8