Thai Yellow Curry with Beef and Potatoes
Ingredients
The yellow curry paste
-
2
pieces
shallots
-
1
head
garlic
-
1
3-inch piece
galangal, peeled and thinly sliced
-
1
3-inch piece
ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
-
1
teaspoon
roasted ground coriander
-
20
pieces
dried red Thai chiles, softened in hot water
-
2
tablespoons
turmeric
-
2
tablespoons
curry powder
-
2
tablespoons
fresh cilantro
-
1
tablespoon
shrimp paste
-
1½
tablespoons
salt
-
1
tablespoon
lemongrass paste
The curry
-
2
lbs.
beef chuck, trimmed and cut into cubes
-
3–4
cups
light coconut milk
-
4
cups
water, divided
-
2
cups
coconut cream (canned)
-
24
ounces
Yukon gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
-
1
shallot
thinly sliced
-
2
tablespoons
brown sugar
-
1
tablespoon
fish sauce
-
½
cup
minced cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the curry paste by roasting garlic and shallots in foil, then blending with ginger, galangal, and other paste ingredients until smooth.
- Simmer beef in light coconut milk for 45 minutes, then add water and continue simmering for another 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate pot, heat coconut cream and add curry paste, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes, shallots, beef, and reserved coconut milk, then stir in water and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish by adding sugar, fish sauce, and minced cilantro, and serve over jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
450
Total fat
25g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
80mg
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