NORTHERN THAI BRAISED BEEF CURRY WITH NOODLES

Northern Thai Braised Beef Curry with Noodles image

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Beef

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR THE BRAISED SHORT RIBS
2 lb beef short ribs
6 clove garlic
1 Tbsp salt
4 c beef broth
1 medium onion chopped
1 large carrot sliced
1 c red wine
3 sprig(s) fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
FOR THE CURRY
2 can(s) coconut milk
2 Tbsp yellow curry paste
1 Tbsp masamun curry paste
1 lime juiced
1 c reserved beef broth
1 tsp each fish sauce and tamarind paste
2 Tbsp sugar
4 scallions cut on bias
8 oz rice noodles cook according to directions on package and drained
fried shallots and cilantro for garnish

Steps:

1. For the braised ribs Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Let cook 8 hours. Remove ribs and shred. Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer and reserve 1 cup for curry.
2. For the curry Spoon 3 tbsp. cream of the top of coconut milk Place in a wok or large pot. Mix in the curry pastes and cook until well incorporated. Add the lime juice. Stir in the reserved beef broth and the coconut milk.
3. Stir in the fish sauce tamarind paste and sugar. Let simmer about 10 minutes To serve Add noodles to bowl Ladle in the broth Top with scallions and beef Top with garnishes of cilantro and fried shallots