Tamarind Beef Curry (samlaa Ko Phet)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 ounce concentrated tamarind pulp
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 lb filet of beef
• 2 chilies, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground galangal
• 2 teaspoons ground lemongrass
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 ounces coconut milk
• 5 ounces eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 lime, rind grated and juiced

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, combine tamarind pulp with the boiling water and let steep for 20 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, cut the meat into thin strips, 1/2-inch wide and 2-inches long.
• 3 in a food processor, combine chili, cilantro, galangal and lemon grass and process to a paste.
• 4 heat the oil in a wok, add onions and garlic and stir-fry for about 2 minutes; add the paste from the food processor and stir-fry 3 minutes more.
• 5 add the beef and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes; next add the fish sauce, sugar, and coconut milk.
• 6 strain the tamarind liquid into the wok, discarding the solids; mix well and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 7 add the eggplant, lime juice, and grated peel; continue simmering 5 minutes to soften the eggplant.
• 8 serve immediately.