Green Curry Beef Skewers with Fried Basil Oil

Name: Green Curry Beef Skewers with Fried Basil Oil
Ingredients: 4 pounds boneless rib-eye steak, beef tenderloin, or boneless leg of lamb, cut against the grain into bite-size pieces; 1 cup Thai green curry paste; 1/2 cup packed grated palm sugar or granulated coconut sugar, or 1⁄3 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 1/2 cups fresh Thai or common basil leaves; 1 cup vegetable oil; Pinkie-size piece fresh turmeric root, halved lengthwise (optional); Cooked jasmine rice, for serving