Thai
Thai - Curries
Lemongrass Curry
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 500g beef chuck, cut into chunks
- • 3 stalks lemongrass, bruised and cut into 5cm lengths
- • 2 tbsp red curry paste
- • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp palm sugar
- • 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Bruise the lemongrass stalks with the back of a knife and cut into 5cm lengths.
2
Phase 2
Warm half the coconut milk in a heavy pot and fry the red curry paste until fragrant.
3
Phase 3
Add the beef chunks and brown well in the curry paste.
4
Phase 4
Add the lemongrass, remaining coconut milk, fish sauce, and palm sugar; cover and simmer for 1 hour until the beef is tender.
5
Phase 5
Tear in the kaffir lime leaves and Thai basil, stir, and serve with jasmine rice.