Name: Massaman Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 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; 2 medium potatoes (cubed); 1 medium onion (wedged); ¼ cup roasted peanuts; 2 bay leaves; 4 cardamom pods (optional); Jasmine rice; Fried shallots (optional); Fresh cilantro

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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

Dinner·Thai·Medium

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.