Red Paneang Curry with Beef (Paneang-Nua)

Pa-neang curry is normally served as a thick, creamy sauce. Vegetables are not usually included in the ingredients, but since I love all types of vegetables I add them whenever I can to enhance the flavor and healthfulness of the meal. In this recipe I added zucchini and the taste is great. My family and friends love my red paneang curry. Although, pork and chicken can also be used, I have found that using beef produces the most delicious paneang curry.

STEP 1 - COCONUT CREAM FOR TOPPING
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup coconut cream 2 tbsp. rice flour
PREPARATION
1. In a saucepan, dissolve the rice flour with coconut milk by using a low heat setting. Stir until it boils (about 1 minute) and when it thickens, turn off the heat and set aside.

STEP 2 - PREPARATION FOR SERVING
INGREDIENTS:

5 oz. beef or pork (your choice - marinated using 1 tsp. of whiskey for about 5 minutes)
½ cup coconut milk
½ tsp. roasted ground cumin
½ tsp. roasted ground coriander
1 tbsp. canola oil
1½ tbsp. paneang curry paste
1 tbsp. peanut butter 1½ tbsp. fish sauce
1 tbsp. palm sugar
½ cup zucchini (cut into bite size pieces)
10 each sweet basil leaves
2 each kaffir lime leaves (torn in half)
1 each fresh red chili pepper (sliced thin without seeds)

    PREPARATION
1. Heat the canola oil in a wok, using a medium high heat setting.
2. Add the paneang curry paste, coriander and cumin, and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the mixture develops an aroma.
3. Turn the heat to low and then add a small amount of the coconut milk, and allow it to simmer for about 2 minutes. Add the remaining coconut milk, then increase the heat to a medium heat setting and stir well.
4. Add the beef and stir for a few more minutes and then add the zucchini to the wok. Continue to stir until thoroughly cooked.
5. Add the palm sugar, fish sauce and kaffir lime leaves and simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. Add the peanut butter, stir well and toss in the basil leaves and red chili peppers, then mix well.
7. Place the contents in a bowl and pour the coconut cream topping on top of the contents.
Makes 1 serving

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