Dry Beef Curry With Peanut And Lime (Nua Pad Prik)

Name: Dry Beef Curry With Peanut And Lime (Nua Pad Prik)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef, finely chopped; 14 ounces coconut milk; 1 1/4 cups beef stock; red curry paste; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 6 green cardamom pods, seeds only; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 teaspoons paprika; 1 orange, zest of, mandarin finely chopped; 4 -5 small red chilies, seeded and finely chopped; 5 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 stalk lemongrass, 4 in long, shredded; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 3/4 inch galangal or 3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 4 red shallots or 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 1 piece shrimp paste, 3/4 in square; 2 ounces fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 limes, juice of; 1/2 lime, juice of; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter; 1 lime, sliced to garnish; 1 large red chile, sliced to garnish; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, shredded, to garnish

Servings: persons

2 lbs stewing beef, finely chopped
14 ounces coconut milk
1 1/4 cups beef stock
red curry paste
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
6 green cardamom pods, seeds only
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons paprika
1 orange, zest of, mandarin finely chopped
4 -5 small red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
5 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stalk lemongrass, 4 in long, shredded
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 inch galangal or 3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
4 red shallots or 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 piece shrimp paste, 3/4 in square
2 ounces fresh cilantro, chopped
2 limes, juice of
1/2 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
1 lime, sliced to garnish
1 large red chile, sliced to garnish
1 bunch fresh cilantro, shredded, to garnish

1
Place the meat in the freezer for 30-40 minutes until firm. Slice the meat thinly, cut into strips, and chop finely.
2
Strain the coconut milk into a bowl. Place the thin part and half of the thick part of the milk in a large saucepan.
3
Add the beef, and beef stock, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes.
4
To make the curry paste, dry fry the coriander, cumin seeds, and cardamom in a wok for 1-2 minutes. Combine with the nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, paprika, and the zest of the mandarin orange. Pound the chilies with the sugar and salt. Add the chili paste, lemon grass, garlic, galangal or ginger, shallots or onion, and shrimp paste. Lastly add the cilantro, juice of 1/2 lime, and oil.
5
Strain the beef, reserving the cooking liquid and place a cupful of the cooking liquid in a wok. Stir in 2-3 tbsp of the curry pastry according to taste.
6
Boil rapidly until the liquid has reduced completely. Add the remainder of the coconut milk, the peanut butter, and the beef. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Stir in the remaining lime juice.
7
Serve decorated with the lime, chili and cilantro.

1033

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs stewing beef, finely chopped, 14 ounces coconut milk, 1 1/4 cups beef stock, red curry paste, and more.

Yes, Dry Beef Curry With Peanut And Lime (Nua Pad Prik) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!