Spicy Red Curry Beef With Bamboo Shoots and Asparag

Name: Spicy Red Curry Beef With Bamboo Shoots and Asparagus Tips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces flank steaks; 1 shallot; 2 garlic cloves; 1 Thai chile; 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots; ¼ cup asparagus; 1 tablespoon red curry paste; 1 (8 ounce) can coconut milk; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ cup fresh basil; ¼ cup fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

12 ounces flank steaks
1 shallot
2 garlic cloves
1 Thai chile
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots
¼ cup asparagus
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 (8 ounce) can coconut milk
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ cup fresh basil
¼ cup fresh cilantro

1
Prep the ingredients: trim the beef, slice very thinly, against the grain, finely mince the shallot, slice the garlic, slice the chili pepper, drain the bamboo shoots, cut the tips off the asparagus.
2
Heat some oil a saute pan or wok.
3
Season the beef with salt and pepper.
4
Add the beef to the wok, stir fry till slightly browned.
5
Add the shallot, garlic, and chili, continue to stir fry.
6
Keeping the heat on high add the bamboo and the asparagus.
7
When the asparagus is slightly cooked (DO NOT OVERCOOK!
8
), add the curry paste.
9
Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.
10
Simmer for 5 minutes.
11
Add the basil and cilantro.
12
Serve over rice.

336

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces flank steaks, 1 shallot, 2 garlic cloves, 1 Thai chile, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red Curry Beef With Bamboo Shoots and Asparagus Tips falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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Spicy Red Curry Beef With Bamboo Shoots and Asparagus Tips

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