Ingredients for - Panang Curry

1. 10 dried bird’s eye chilies, seeds removed 
2. 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
3. 1/2 tsp. coriander seeds
4. 1/2 tsp. white peppercorns
5. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
6. 1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer part removed, soft interior roughly chopped 
7. 1/2 inch piece galangal, roughly chopped
8. 2 Makrut lime leaves, stems removed, roughly chopped 
9. 1/4 c. chopped cilantro stems
10. 2 cloves garlic, crushed
11. 1 Asian shallot, chopped
12. 1/2 tsp. shrimp paste
13. 1 tbsp. roasted unsalted peanuts
14. 2 lb. boneless ribeye steak
15. 1 tbsp. fish sauce, plus more to taste
16. 1 13.5-oz can coconut milk, well shaken
17. 1/2 tbsp. Palm sugar or brown sugar
18. 4 Makrut lime leaves
19. Steamed jasmine rice, for serving

How to cook deliciously - Panang Curry

1 . Stage

In a small skillet, toast  chilies, cumin, coriander, and white peppercorns, shaking skillet constantly, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and crush into a powder. Add the salt, lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, cilantro stems, garlic, shallots, shrimp paste, and peanuts.

2 . Stage

Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Toss with the fish sauce and set aside. 

3 . Stage

Heat a wok over high. Add 1/2 of the coconut milk and cook until syrupy, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Add palm sugar and lime leaves and continue to cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the beef and continue to cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add remaining coconut milk, return  to a simmer and cook, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

4 . Stage

Taste and adjust seasoning by adding up to 1/2 tbsp fish sauce. Serve over rice.