Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1½ pounds beef sirloin ((cut into thin strips))
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
  • ½ yellow onion ((diced))
  • 3 garlic cloves ((minced))
  • 1 stalk fresh lemongrass ((finely chopped))
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup canned coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 12 oz green beans ((trimmed and halved lengthways))
  • 1 tbsp Thai fish sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leave
  • cooked jasmine rice
  • optional 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar

Instruction

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat. Stir fry the beef in batches until browned. Transfer to a plate. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium high heat. Cook onion until soft, add garlic, lemongrass, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Stir fry for about 3 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add coconut cream and tamarind paste and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Optional: Add 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar to add sweetness (or use more according to your liking)
  • Return the beef sirloin into the wok, add green beans and stir fry for about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and serve immediately with jasmine rice.