Serves 4

This curry is slightly milder than the green version. The primary flavor difference comes from the bell peppers, which are not as common in Thai recipes as the more intense varieties of peppers.

Hot and Sour Beef

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon dark, sweet soy sauce

3 tablespoons chopped onion

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon dried chili powder

1 green onion, trimmed and thinly sliced

1 teaspoon chopped cilantro

1½ pound sirloin steak

Salt and pepper to taste

  1. Make the sauce by thoroughly combining the first 8 ingredients; set aside.
  2. Season the steak with salt and pepper, then grill or broil it to your preferred doneness. Remove the steak from the grill, cover with foil, and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Thinly slice the steak, cutting across the grain.
  4. Arrange the pieces on a serving platter or on 1 or 2 dinner plates. Spoon the sauce over the top. Serve with rice and a side vegetable.

illustration Adjusting Flavors

Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of curry paste you put in a recipe. If you want the end product to be a bit more flavorful, add a bit more; if you are looking for a more delicate taste, reduce the amount a bit