Tamarind Beef Curry Samlaa Ko Phet Recipes

CHAR KROEUNG

Steps:

• Blend all the paste ingredients in a blender until smooth.
• Transfer the paste to a bowl, add the meat and mix well.
• Heat the oil in large wok over medium heat. Add meat, stirring well until browned.
• Add fish sauce, sugar and salt and stir until the sauce is bubbling.
• Add the onion wedges and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent.
• Add the red capsicum and 6 tablespoons of roasted peanuts. Stir for another minute, then remove from heat.
• Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and serve with rice vermicelli noodles, lettuce, fresh mint and bean shoots.

CHICKEN CURRY (CAMBODIAN)

Steps:

• Cook onions, garlic and butter on medium heat until onions are soft and yellow.
• Stir in curry, chili powder and salt.
• Add 2 cups of the coconut milk.
• Add the chicken and the potatoes.
• Cover tightly and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender.
• Add remaining 1 cup of coconut milk and chopped peanuts.
• Simmer for 10 minutes, then serve on Basmati rice!
• PS-You could easily use cut up chicken breasts, just watch the cooking time so they don't get too dry!

GROUND BEEF WITH EGGPLANT

Steps:

• 1. Select your eggplant! Experts say the ones with the ovals at the bottom are females of the species, and they are supposed to taste better. (No, I'm not making this up.).
• 2, In salted boiling water, cook eggplant to soften it up for 5 minutes. Or, alternatively, just cook it in the microwave for 10-15 minutes. It's easier.
• 3. In a 6-quart casserole dish, render bacon until crisp; drain and reserve. In the remaining bacon fat, cook onions and garlic until onion is translucent. Drain off excess fat. Add meat and brown.
• 4. Combine tomatoes, a 6-oz can of tomato paste, and seasonings. Mix flour and water in separate dish until smooth, then add to tomato sauce mixture. Now add meat mixture, stirring to blend.
• 5. In casserole, add alternate layers of eggplant and meat mixture. Top with reserved bacon bits and grated cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

THAI STIR-FRY BEEF CURRY

Steps:

• Mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet and add the oil and curry paste. Cook for 1 minute on low heat.
• Return the temperature to high and saute the beef, then add the sauce. Cook until the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes.
• Add the sliced peppers , onions and ground peanuts. Cook for 2 minutes more.
• Serve over Jasmine rice. (P.S. Don't eat the lime leaves).