Budget recipes
Vietnamese beef curry for $3.25 per serve
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INGREDIENTS
lemongrass stalk, 1, white root only, chopped
fresh ginger, 2cm, peeled, chopped
mild curry powder, 2 tablespoons
garlic, 2 cloves, roughly chopped
beef blade, 750g, trimmed, cubed
vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons
water, 2 cups
star anise, 2
cinnamon quill, 1
carrots, 2, cut into large chunks
coconut milk, 400ml can
fish sauce, 1 tablespoon, or to taste
palm sugar, grated, 1 teaspoon, or to taste
coriander, Vietnamese mint leaves, to serve
METHOD
- In a food processor, combine lemongrass, ginger, curry powder and garlic. Pulse to form a smooth paste (use a little water if needed).
- Add marinade to beef in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Marinate in fridge 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat oil in large, heavy-based saucepan on high. Add beef and marinade, cook 8-10 minutes, until browned and fragrant. Stir in water and spices. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes.
- Add carrot, coconut milk, fish sauce and palm sugar. Simmer for a further hour, until beef is tender. Serve garnished with fresh herbs.
TOP TIP- For quality beef, look for the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) symbol at participating butchers and supermarkets.
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