Thai red minced meat curry with basil

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 tbsp oil, neutral
• 2 tbsp Thai curry paste, red, adjust to desired spiciness
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 shallots, finely chopped
• 600 g minced beef
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 red bell pepper(s), cut into small pieces
• 4 spring onions, green parts only, cut into rings
• 1 bunch basil, roughly chopped

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 45 minutes

Brown the minced meat in 1 tablespoon of oil and remove from the pan. Add the remaining oil and the curry paste to the pan and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic and shallots and continue frying for a few minutes. Add the minced meat, coconut milk, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Add a little water if necessary. Add the bell peppers and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add the basil before serving. Sprinkle the spring onions over the top.