Name: Thai Yellow Curry with Beef and Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 shallots; 1 head garlic; 1 3-inch piece galangal, peeled and thinly sliced*; 1 3-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon roasted ground coriander; 20 dried red Thai chiles softened in hot water; 2 tablespoons turmeric; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon shrimp paste*; 1 1/2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste; 2 lbs. beef chuck, trimmed and cut into cubes; 3-4 cups light coconut milk; 4 cups water, divided; 2 cups coconut cream (canned)*; 24 ounces Yukon gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 cup minced cilantro