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Meatball
Curry
1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
2 Teaspoons Rice Flour
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Fish Sauce
1 Medium Jalapeno -- diced
1 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger Root --
finely chopped
1 Clove Garlic -- finely
chopped
1 Medium Onion -- finely
chopped
2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Grass
1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 Cup Tomatoes -- chopped
2 Teaspoons Tamarind Paste --
soaked and Strained
1 Cup Water
Mix everything down to and
including the jalapeno in large bowl. Process the ginger, garlic and
onion to a fine chopped. Add to meatballs. Prepare meatballs to 1
inch in diameter. Slightly flatten on the ends. Makes about 20. Heat
oil and lightly brown meatballs about 2 mintues. Remove meatballs
and set aside. In the same oil, fry lemon grass and pepper flakes
over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir fry 2
minutes. Add meatballs, tamarind liquid and water. Cook curry over
moderate low heat for 15 minutes or until sauce is thick. Serve with
rice. |