THAI RED CURRY WITH BEEF

THAI  RED  CURRY  WITH  BEEF:

INGREDIENTS:   ( serves 4 )

1  tbsp  oil
4  cloves garlic, minced
3  green onions, minced
600  g sirloin steak, sliced
100 g mushrooms
1/2  tbsp red curry paste
2  tbsp  Thai fish sauce
350  ml  canned coconut milk
1  each, sliced, red bell pepper and onion
1  Thai chilli, minced
2  tbsp shredded fresh basil

METHOD:

• Heat oil over high heat in a wok or large skillet.
• Add garlic and green onions; stir - fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beef and stir- fry for 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms; stir- fry for a minute. Remove with slotted spoon to a bowl.
• Add curry paste to the remaining oil in the wok and cook, stirring over medium heat for 30 seconds. stir in fish sauce and coconut milk. Add bell pepper, onion and chilli.
• Reduce heat and simmer till vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. Add beef and mushrooms  and any meat juices. Simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with basil. Serve with steamed rice.