Curries

I love curries! Thai, Indian, Malaysian, you name it... even Japanese (though they're generally not so spicy).

Beer Curry, Anyone?

The other day I decided to try a slow-cooked curry in the crock pot, to see if the meat would be more tender than my regular stovetop version. However my slow cooker cooks a bit on the hot side, and I didn't want to over-boil the coconut milk.

To get the meat properly slow-cooked, without watering it down, I decided to use a beer. Not my normal cooking style, but it seemed a logical substitute.

I have to say, it turned out not too bad... a very savory curry.

I used Monteiths Radler, a New Zealand brew which has a sort of zesty, upbeat flavor that didn't compete too badly with the coconut cream I later added.

I may have to experiment more with this.

More Curry Stuff

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Principles and Secrets of Great Curry Making
Some really good tips