Thai-Inspired Coconut Beef and Peanut Curry

Method

Make it happen

1. 01

   Warm the oil in a wide saucepan and gently fry minced lemongrass, ginger, garlic and optional chilli for 2 minutes without burning.

2. 02

   Pour in coconut milk and water, add soy sauce and brown sugar, and simmer gently for 6 minutes to infuse the sauce.

3. 03

   Stir peanut butter into the simmering sauce, then add sliced pepper and cook for 6 minutes.

4. 04

   Add thin beef strips and simmer 4–6 minutes until cooked to preference; finish with peanuts and lime juice.

5. 05

   Rinse the rice until the water runs almost clear. Add to a saucepan with 450 ml water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 12 minutes; rest covered for 5 minutes.

6. 06

   Taste, adjust the seasoning and spoon the hot curry over the rice to serve.