Sticky Beef Rice Bowl

a) While the rice cooks, heat in a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
b) When the pan is hot, add the beef mince and cook until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. Season with pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

a) While the mince cooks, halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot.
b) Trim the green beans and cut into thirds.
c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
d) Roughly chop the peanuts.

a) Once the beef is browned, add the shallot and green beans to the pan and stir-fry until starting to soften, 3-4 mins.
b) Add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 min more.

a) Stir the massaman curry paste, soy sauce, ketjap manis, sugar and water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount) into the pan, then bring to the boil.
b) Simmer until the sauce has thickened and is sticky, 3-4 mins.