Kaeng Kàrìi (Yellow Curry with Beef and Potatoes)

Kaeng Kàrìi (Yellow Curry with Beef and Potatoes)

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The dried spices in this complex, coconut-enriched Thai curry from chef Andy Ricker of Pok Pok reveal its South Asian origins. Ricker's advice: "Follow the recipe exactly the first time, then adjust...

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Spice grinder
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Wok
  • Saucepan
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Aluminum foil
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Peeler
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 6 small Asian shallots or 2 medium regular shallots, unpeeled
  • 2 small heads garlic, unpeeled
  • 1 (3"-piece) galangal, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 (2"-piece) ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp. coriander seeds
  • 20 dried red Thai chiles or chiles de árbol, stemmed and roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp. ground turmeric
  • 2 tbsp. mild curry powder
  • 2 tbsp. roughly chopped cilantro root or stems
  • 2 tbsp. shrimp paste, preferably Trachang brand
  • 1 1⁄2 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 6 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 1⁄2 lb. beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 2" strips about 1/2" thick
  • 3 cups coconut milk, preferably UHT from a carton
  • 1 cup coconut cream, preferably UHT from a carton
  • 10 small Asian shallots, halved, or 3 medium regular shallots, quartered
  • 3 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2" pieces
  • 2 tbsp. grated palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp. fish sauce, preferably Tiparos brand
  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

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