SPICY BEEF CURRY

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Provided by Martin Boetz

Categories     Food Processor     Wok     Braise     Stir-Fry     High Fiber     Dinner     Beef Shank     Curry     Winter     Party     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings (as part of a multi-course meal)

Number Of Ingredients 31

Spice mix:
3 whole cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 1 1/2-inch piece cinnamon stick
1 whole star anise
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon cardamom seeds (from 2 whole green cardamom pods)
1 teaspoon fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
Curry paste:
10 small dried red chiles (such as chiles de árbol), stemmed
25 long fresh cilantro stems
1 medium red onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1 1/2-inch piece fresh galangal or peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped or grated lemongrass
3/4 cup water
Beef:
1 long mild yellow chile (such as banana chile)
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 1-pound pieces beef shank (each about 2 inches thick)
6 cups unsweetened coconut milk
25 long fresh cilantro stems
1 1/2 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
1/3 cup palm sugar
2 4-inch-long bottoms of lemongrass stalks
1/4 cup fresh tangerine or tangelo juice
1/3 cup salted roasted peanuts, crushed, plus
1/3 cup whole salted roasted peanuts for garnish
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons coconut cream

Steps:

  • For spice mix:
  • Combine first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Add cold water to cover, then drain. Place spices in large wok or skillet. Dry-roast over medium-low heat until dry and fragrant, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to spice grinder. Add salt and mace; grind to fine powder. DO AHEAD: Spice mix can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • For curry paste:
  • Place chiles in small bowl; add cold water to cover. Let soak 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid.
  • Combine cilantro stems, onion, garlic, galangal, and lemongrass in large wok or skillet. Dry-roast over medium heat until slightly charred and fragrant, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add 3/4 cup water. Cover wok and cook until galangal is tender, about 35 minutes; cool in wok.
  • Scrape galangal mixture into processor. Add drained red chiles. Blend, adding enough reserved chile soaking liquid by tablespoonfuls to form smooth paste. Stir in spice mix. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Transfer to bowl, cover, and chill.
  • For beef:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Char yellow chile directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and slice chile.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Add to pot; sear until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer beef to plate. Add coconut milk, cilantro stems, fish sauce, palm sugar, and lemongrass to same pot. Return beef to pot and bring to simmer. Cover and place pot in oven. Braise beef until tender enough to pull away from bone, about 2 1/2 hours. Transfer beef to plate and cool. Strain braising liquid from pot into bowl. Thinly slice meat.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add curry paste. Stir until heated and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups reserved braising liquid and bring to boil. Add roasted chile, tangerine juice, and crushed peanuts, then beef. Simmer until sauce coats beef, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer beef curry to shallow bowl. Garnish with whole peanuts and cilantro leaves. Drizzle with coconut cream.

Aadi Tharu
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I had some leftover lamb chops, and I used them to make this curry. It turned out great! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this agai


Imms Kalla
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover chicken breast, and I used it to make this curry. It turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making t


Ashlyn C
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This curry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and peas to the sauce, and my kids loved it. They didn't even notice the vegetables!


Oduola Taofeeq
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover basmati rice, and I used it to make this curry. It turned out great! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this agai


Oni Favour
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This curry is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday, and I had leftovers for lunch all week. The beef was still tender and flavorful, and the sauce was still creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Gulraiz Baloch
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This curry is a great way to warm up on a cold night. The beef is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love the addition of the yogurt, which gives the curry a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


sameer keerio
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this curry was perfect for me. It had just the right amount of spice, and the flavors were amazing. The beef was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


junior drake
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This is my new favorite curry recipe! The beef is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I love the addition of the yogurt, which gives the curry a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jackson Bwalya
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover beef. I had some leftover roast beef, and I used it to make this curry. It turned out great! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ricky Payne
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I made this curry for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Umulayi Jonathan
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This curry was delicious! The beef was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I liked the addition of the yogurt, which gave the curry a nice tang. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a good curry.


Wakhokhan Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the curry turned out perfectly. The beef was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with basmati rice, and it was a hit with my whole family.


Vashawn Johnson
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This dish was easy to make, and it tasted just like the curry I had in my favorite Indian restaurant. The beef was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Oreoluwa Llanlege
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I'm not usually a big fan of spicy food, but this curry was AMAZING! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Eric Manning
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This spicy beef curry was an absolute delight! The flavors were so complex and perfectly balanced. I尤其liked the addition of the yogurt, which gave the curry a creamy and cooling touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a go