green curry beef

1 lb lean beef steak   

3 TBSP soy sauce      

2 TBSP peanut oil      

2 tsp salt    

3 TBSP green curry paste       

1 TBSP sugar  

14 oz can coconut milk 

2 cups chicken stock  

4 red chile peppers, sliced    

2 green onions, sliced

Handful of fresh basil leaves         

•Cut the beef into thin slices about two inches long. Set aside.

•Heat a wok or large skillet until hot. Add the oil, and when hot stir in the curry paste. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Drizzle in the coconut milk, stirring constantly. Add the sliced chili, soy sauce, salt, sugar and stock. Bring to a boil.

•Add the beef slices and green onions. Turn the heat to low and simmer the dish uncovered for 15 minutes until the beef is tender and the sauce slightly thickened.

•Stir in the basil leaves and cook until wilted. Serve at once with plain steamed rice.