Directions
- 1Heat a pan over medium heat.
- 2Add oil to the hot pan.
- 3Add the ground meat to the pan.
- 4Once the meat is in one layer, leave it alone to get a nice, dark brown crust.
- 5Scoop up and discard any excess fat.
- 6Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 7Add red curry paste. Taste the curry paste first as brands vary in intensity.
- 8Break up the meat and cook the curry paste for about 2 minutes to caramelize it.
- 9Add peanut butter.
- 10Add coconut milk.
- 11Add cherry tomatoes.
- 12Cover and simmer until the tomatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 13Burst each tomato with a spatula to release their juices into the curry.
- 14Take a second to taste and adjust the seasoning of the curry.
- 15Add freshly squeezed lime juice.
- 16Add a tiny bit of sugar.
- 17Add a splash of fish sauce.
- 18Wilt in a whole bunch of spinach.
- 19Serve the curry over steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 pound ground meat
- salt
- pepper
- 0.5 jar red curry paste
- 0.25 cup peanut butter
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- lime juice
- sugar
- fish sauce
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- steamed rice
Equipment
pantongsspoonsievewooden spatula
Tips
- You can use any ground meat like chicken, turkey, or pork. You can also use two blocks of extra firm tofu, pressed and crumbled, instead of meat.
- Leave the meat undisturbed to get a nice, dark brown crust.
- Every brand of red curry paste is very different, so taste and adjust the amount according to your preference.
- A tiny bit of sugar really helps round out the flavor of the curry.
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