1 lb lean beef, minced/ground
2 oz plain flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red curry paste
12 fl oz coconut milk
1.5 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or mint, to garnish
Recipe
1. Shape beef mince into small round balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll balls in flour, dusting off excess. Heat oil in a wok and fry beef balls until brown, tilting and rocking wook so balls fry evenly. Remove and set aside on absorbant paper towel.
2. In remaining oil stir-fry red curry paste for several minutes over a low heat to prevent sticking. Stir in coconut milk. Add fish sauce, peanuts and sugar.
3. Return beef balls to sauce and simmer about five minutes. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve with rice or salad.