Beef, Chilli & Tamarind Noodles

Name: Beef, Chilli & Tamarind Noodles
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 5 red shallots, roughly chopped; 150 g (5½ oz) fresh hokkien noodles; 250 g (9 oz) beef brisket; 125 ml (4 fl oz/½ cup) tamarind water; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 long red chilli, deseeded and cut into julienne; 1 spring onion (scallion), cut into julienne; 1 clove garlic; ½ teaspoon Thai shrimp paste; 6 small wild green chillies, roughly chopped; 3 teaspoons grated palm sugar (jaggery); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 teaspoons kecap manis; 1.25 litres (44 fl oz/5 cups) fresh chicken stock

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Balance and Harmony

By Neil Perry

Published 2008

About

A great street food dish, these noodles are quite addictive. Remember to simmer the beef gently so that it doesn’t dry out too much.

Ingredients

250 g (9 oz) beef brisket
150 g (5½

Asia
Thailand
South East Asia
Noodles

Method

Blanch the beef in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain, rinse and cut into 3 cm (1¼ inch) wide pieces. Put the beef into a small pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to the boil and si