Massaman Curry

Ingredients

• •1.5 lbs Beef chuck
• •14 oz Coconut milk
• •60 g Massaman curry paste
• •300 g Potatoes
• •1 large Onion
• •100 g Peanuts
• •30 ml Tamarind paste
• •3 tbsp Fish sauce
• •2 tbsp Palm sugar
• •1 piece Cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Soak potatoes in water to remove excess starch.

   💡 Massaman curry paste makes or breaks this dish. Freshly roasted spices in the paste will elevate the flavor significantly.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add Massaman curry paste and fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.

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3. 3

   Add chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5 minutes until sealed on all sides. Add coconut milk and bring to simmer.

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4. 4

   Add potatoes, fish sauce, palm sugar, and tamarind paste. Simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.

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5. 5

   Toast peanuts in a dry pan until golden. Add peanuts and Thai basil to the curry. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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6. 6

   Serve hot over jasmine rice with a side of cucumber relish and sliced chilies.

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