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Beef Curry with Pumpkin
Pumpkin and Beef Curry – This Thai-style beef curry is amazingly delicious, with chunks of pumpkin in a mildly spicy and rich curry. SO YUMMY.
- Prep time
- 8 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1.76 oz (50g) red curry paste (see picture below)
- 4 tablespoons coconut milk (plus 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 pound (30g) beef (sliced thinly)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika powder
- 6 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 1/2 cups cubed pumpkin (or Kabocha pumpkin)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, red curry paste, and 4 tablespoons of coconut milk. Stir-fry the mixture in a wok over medium heat until fragrant.
- 2
Add the beef and give it a quick toss. Let it cook for about 1 minute, then add 1 1/2 cups of coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, paprika powder, and kaffir leaves. Stir to combine.
- 3
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for 8-10 minutes. Add the pumpkin and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes. Serve with rice.