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Massaman Curry
A mild, nutty Thai-Muslim curry with tender beef, potatoes, and peanuts in a fragrant spiced coconut sauce. Sweet, savory, and deeply comforting.
Prep 20 min
Cook 2h
Total 2h 20m
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Curry paste and beef
- 2 tbsp massaman curry paste
- 1 lb beef chuck (cubed)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp palm sugar
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
Step 2 — Vegetables and peanuts
- 2 medium potatoes (cubed)
- 1 medium onion (wedged)
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cardamom pods (optional)
Step 3 — Serve
- Jasmine rice
- Fried shallots (optional)
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Brown and simmer beef
Fry curry paste in coconut cream until fragrant. Add beef and brown lightly. Pour in remaining coconut milk and broth.
- 2
Slow simmer
Add fish sauce, sugar, tamarind, bay leaves, and cardamom. Simmer covered 1½ hours until beef is tender.
- 3
Finish
Add potatoes and onion. Cook 20 minutes until potatoes are soft. Stir in peanuts. Serve over jasmine rice.
Nutrition per serving: 480 cal · 32g protein · 28g carbs · 30g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
