Name: Khao Soi with Beef and Mushroom
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Laotian
Ingredients: 500g beef chuck; 200g mushrooms; 1 can coconut milk (400ml); 200g rice noodles; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp turmeric; 1 tbsp lemongrass paste; 200ml chicken broth; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp palm sugar; 100g bean sprouts; 2 green onions; 1 lime

A rich coconut curry with tender beef and earthy mushrooms, served over crispy rice noodles.

Method

Heat oil in a pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add beef, cook until browned, then add turmeric and lemongrass paste.
Pour in coconut milk, broth, and fish sauce, simmer for 1 hour.
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, drain.
Add bean sprouts and lime juice to the curry, stir well.
Serve noodles in bowls, top with curry and garnish with green onions.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.