Beef Rib Thai Massaman Curry
Recipe by Anna Polyviou
Ingredients:
- 1 beef short ribs, split in half and cut betweeen the bones
- 185g jar Ayam Thai massaman curry paste
- 2 x 270ml Ayam coconut milk
- 1 lemongrass stalk, crushed
- 1 brown onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- Vegetable oil
- Ayam fish sauce
- Palm sugar, shaved
- 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2 cm pieces
- Half bunch of coriander
Method
- Using the pressure cooker, place the beef ribs in the pressure cooker and top with water making sure the ribs are covered, and half a can of Ayam coconut milk.
- Add the lemongrass and season with a splash of Ayam fish sauce. Close the lid and cook for 30 minutes.
- While the ribs are cooking, place the onion and garlic in the hand blender and process to a fine paste. Remove from the blender and place in chux cloth, tighten and squeeze any liquid from the onion and garlic.
- Place a medium pot over medium heat, add some vegetable oil and the onion and garlic mix stir until the mix is soft.
- Add the jar of Ayam Thai massaman curry paste to the pot and stir until the paste is aromatic.
- Add palm sugar and Ayam fish sauce, allow to reduce for a few minutes and then add in the potatoes.
- Add 1½ tins of Ayam coconut milk and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Once the ribs are cooked, release the pressure, remove the ribs from the pressure cooker and set aside.
- Place the beef ribs in the massaman curry mixture, add a spoonful of the braising liquid from the pressure cooker.
- Simmer for a further 5 minutes. Check seasoning and add salt and fish sauce if required.
- Serve the beef rib curry into a bowl, garnish with coriander and drizzle of coconut milk, served with steaming hot Jasmine rice.