Thai Red Curry Beef with Bamboo 

User Reviews

4.9

135 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Thai

Thai Red Curry Beef with Bamboo 

This dish features thin strips of beef cooked in a creamy Thai red curry sauce made with coconut milk, red curry paste, and seasoned with fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. The curry is enriched with bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and red peppers for texture and flavor variety. Apple and onion are cooked down to form the sauce base, providing subtle sweetness and depth. Served with fried tortillas and fresh coriander, it combines savory, sweet, and spicy notes typical of Thai cuisine.

Description

Thai Red Curry Beef with Bamboo showcases tender beef strips simmered in a sauce crafted from softened onions and green apples, blended with red curry paste and coconut milk to deliver a creamy and aromatic base. The sauce is balanced by fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar to achieve a harmonious blend of salty, sweet, and savory flavors. Bamboo shoots add crunch while mushrooms and red pepper contribute earthiness and color.

The cooking method poaches the vegetables and fruit gently before blending them smooth to create the curry sauce, which is then combined with sautéed beef and vegetables to quickly finish cooking. This preserves the textures while integrating flavors evenly. The vibrant sauce coats the ingredients, enriching each bite without overpowering.

Serving the curry with fried tortillas and fresh coriander leaves offers a contrast of crispy and fresh textures alongside the rich curry. This combination provides an accessible way to enjoy Thai-inspired flavors and a filling meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 320 g beef sparrow or steak
  • 4 green apples
  • 4 onion
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 40 ml soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 100 g red pepper
  • 100 g bamboo shoots
  • 100 g mushrooms
  • 1 hot pepper
  • 10 Coriander fresh leaves
  • 4 tortillas

Instructions

  1. For the curry sauce: peel the onions and apples, cut into large pieces and boil in 50ml (a quarter of a cup) of water in a covered pot on low heat until soft and the water has evaporated.
  2. Add the red curry paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and coconut milk and blend until creamy.
  3. Cut the beef into thin strips, slice the peppers and mushrooms, and then add to the pot with the sauce, along with the bamboo shoots. Let cook for 3-4 minutes after they start to boil.
  4. Fry the tortillas. Add green coriander over the curry for extra flavor and decor.

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