Sun-Dried Beef

(neua thot dad deo)

Tan wiratchada

This recipe calls for sun, and in Thailand that means a nice hot sun, and we call “Neua Thot Dad Deo”

ingredients

Ingredients:
2 lbs beef such as sirloin steak (cut into pieces)
3/4 teaspoon coriander powder
3 big cloves garlic
1 teaspoon Thai white pepper powder
2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon Thai curry powder
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons whiskey (we used sang som Thai rum but you can use whatever is on hand)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 cups vegetable oil for frying Chilli sauce for serving (optional)

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Preparation:
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(1)Clean the beef, pat-dry then cut into slices about 3/8“ thick, 3-4” long.
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(2)Put in a mixing bowl, set aside.
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(3)Pound the garlic, coriander and pepper in a mortar and pestle until it becomes a paste.
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(4)Toss this paste thoroughly with the beef. Season with remaining Ingredients.
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(5)Leave to marinade in the fridge for 1 hour (or overnight).
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(6)Arrange the marinaded beef on a rack, set in strong sunshine for 2 hours.
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(7)Turn the beef over after 2 hours, then set for another 2 hours to make sure both sides will get dry.
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(8)Fry the sun-dried beef in hot oil on medium low heat for only 2-3 minutes until fragrant and cooked.
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(9)Drain on paper towel.
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(10)Serve with a side dish of chilli sauce together with sticky rice.