Thai Bamboo Shoot Curry Recipe (Gaeng Phed Nor Mai)
Gaeng phed nor mai, a Thai bamboo shoot curry recipe, with red curry paste for a quick and easy dish that’s ready in 20 minutes. Customizable with your favorite protein and vegetables!
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups coconut milk, full-fat
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 cup or 7 oz beef, optional, thin slices
- 1 cup or 7 oz bamboo shoots, sliced, see notes
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 large chilies, I used prik chi fa, adjust to taste
- a handful of sweet basil
Instructions
- Add 3.40 fl oz/100ml of your coconut milk in a wok over medium heat. Simmer until the sides start to bubble. The coconut oil will naturally separate and rise to the surface.
- Once you see the coconut oil create a separate layer, stir in your red curry paste. Mix well with the coconut milk and follow up with your remaining milk, mix well once more.
- Add sliced beef, bamboo shoots, palm sugar, and fish sauce. Cook until the beef is done and make sure the palm sugar is fully dissolved.
- Turn off the heat and stir in your sliced chilies, sweet basil, and kaffir lime leaves. Serve immediately with rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Balance the flavors: Taste-test and adjust seasonings if needed. Some store-bought curry pastes are saltier and spicier than others, so it's important to adjust the flavors to your taste.
- Thai red curry paste: You can either use my homemade paste or store-bought. For store-bought, choose Mae Ploy or Maesri.
- Beef: It's important to opt for a tender cut of beef that cooks quickly and remains tender, like sirloin and tenderloin. Slice the beef thinly against the grain.
- Bamboo shoots: If you have fresh bamboo shoots, boil the peeled and sliced shoots in water with a dash of sugar for about 20 minutes to remove any bitterness before adding them to your dish.
Calories: 706kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 46g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 812mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2376IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 9mg
