Thai Beef Jerky Nua Sawan Recipes

THAI BEEF JERKY (NUA SAWAN)

Steps:

• Slice beef across the grain 2"X 3" in size and 1/4" thick.
• Roast coriander and cumin seeds in a fry pan over low heat until fragrant, cool, and grind coarsely in a mortar or a spice grinder.
• Combine beef and the rest of the ingredients and marinade 1 hour.
• Place beef pieces on a cake rack sprayed with Pam and put the rack in a foil lined cookie sheet large enough to catch any liquid dripping from the beef.
• Place the cookie sheet in a lowest setting oven until the beef pieces are dry to the touch and no liquid seep out when pressed (between 6-12 hours depending on the oven).
• Over medium-low heat, heat the oil in a flat-bottomed fry pan and drop the beef in 5-6 pieces at a time. Fry until crispy on the outside and around the edges.
• Drain on a cake rack over paper towels.
• Keeps up to 1 week in an airtight container at room temperature. Serve alone or with cooked sticky rice.
• NOTE: Tenderize beef lightly with a mallet if using other cuts of beef. Be sure to drain the oil well. Any excess may become rancid. Cool completely before storing.

THAI BEEF JERKY (NUA SAWAN)

Steps:

• Put the cumin seeds in a 9-inch skillet and dry-roast over medium-high heat, sliding the skillet back and forth to ensure even roasting until the seeds are fragrant, about 45 seconds. Remove to a plate to cool.
• Add the coriander seeds and Thai peppercorns to the skillet and dry-roast for about a minute or less, until they exude a pleasing aroma.
• Transfer to the plate with the roasted cumin seeds.
• Cool the seeds, before they grind in an electric spice or coffee grinder.
• Transfer the ground spices to a large shallow pan and add the palm sugar and soy.
• Add the beef, stir well to coat thoroughly, cover, and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• Put the marinated steak on wire cooling racks and dry in the sun for a day, turning occasionally to ensure even drying.
• Alternatively, dry the marinated steak in a 150 degree F oven for at least 8 hours, until they are dry and leathery.
• Store in the refrigerator.
• To serve, shred and deep-fry in hot oil until crispy.