INDONESIAN BEEF & EGGPLANT CURRY

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This is a hot & sour curry that's made from scratch, although it's not difficult to make. Once you have your curry paste ready, the rest of the cooking process is a breeze. The kaffir lime leaves are key here, although they are difficult to find as not even every Asian grocery store carries them. Unfortunately, there isn't a decent substitute, but these flavorful leaves are very much worth the search.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 shallots, chopped
2 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
5 macadamia nuts, chopped
1 tablespoon peanut oil
3/4 lb round steak, cut into thin strips
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (I use the light kind)
1 tablespoon palm sugar or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
5 Thai eggplants or 5 indian eggplants, quartered
3 -4 kaffir lime leaves
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Using a mortar & pestle (or a food processor), grind the shallots, habanero peppers, ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin and macadamia nuts into a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or heavy pan over medium-high heat, then stir in the curry paste and fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beef, stirring to coat well with the paste, then add the coconut milk and sugar. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Add the eggplant wedges and kaffir lime leaves, and cook gently for a further 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lime leaves, then stir in the lime juice and salt. Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 62.1, Sodium 674.6, Carbohydrate 103.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 59.2, Protein 24

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