Stolen Thai Beef Curry

1. 1

   Place all of the spices in a mortar with the Lemon Grass, peeled and crushed Garlic, Onion and Blachan.

2. 2

   Pound to a paste and set aside.

3. 3

   Put two thirds of the Coconut Milk into a pan, add the water and bring to the boil.

4. 4

   Wipe and trim the meat, cut into cubes, add to the Coconut Milk.

5. 5

   Cover and simmer for one hour.

6. 6

   Heat the remaining Coconut milk in a wok and add the spice paste and dry fry gently for five minutes.

7. 7

   Drain the meat,reserving the liquor, add the meat to the pan and fry over a high heat for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the saved liquor and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the meat is tender.

9. 9

   Taste and add salt if required.

10. 10

    Serve with boiled rice.

11. 11

    You can use powdered Galangal instead of fresh.

12. 12

    There are a few different spellings for Blachan, but it's fermented prawns, available in a smelly block you need to wrap it well, and I mean well, if you are going to store it.

13. 13

    Bon Appetite!

14. 14

    You can leave out the Laos powder if you can't find it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.