Burmese-style Lamb Curry

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup peeled slivered fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 lbs country-style boneless lamb ribs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Recipe

• 1 place the ginger in a small bowl with 1/3 cup of hot water and set aside until needed.
• 2 cook the lamb with the curry paste and brown sugar in a large deep skillet, stirring to coat meat, for about 15 minutes, until lamb is nicely browned.
• 3 meanwhile, mix the turmeric, and soy sauce into the water and add to the lamb.
• 4 bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until meat is tender and sauce has thickened, about 45 minutes.
• 5 add the ginger (with its water), the shallots, garlic, and lime juice.
• 6 simmer for 5-7 more minutes, allowing the flavors to blend through.
• 7 check seasoning, adding more sugar, lime juice, or even a little salt, if necessary.
• 8 serve at once with steamed jasmine rice.