Brian Ochieng

Hot Beef & Coconut Curry

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk, coconut
• 3 tablespoons curry paste, red, thai
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 lb steak, braising, cut 3/4-inch chunks
• 2 kaffir lime leaves, fresh (I use frozen when I can't get fresh)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh squeezed
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 chili, red, large, fresh, seeded and sliced thinly
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, sea
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, black
• 2 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
• 1/3 cup coconut, toasted, shredded (garnish)
• 4 cups rice, steamed

Directions:

1. 1
   Bring the coconut milk to boil, in a large pan.
2. 2
   Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until it has thickened.
3. 3
   Now stir in the curry paste and garlic, simmer 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the beef to the pan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Lower the heat add the lime leaves, juice, fish sauce, chili, turmeric and salt.
6. 6
   Cover the pan and simmer 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Please add a little water if the sauce looks dry.
8. 8
   Lastly you will add the basil and cilantro, taste and season with salt and pepper if you desire.
9. 9
   Garnish with the toasted coconut and serve with steamed rice.