Massaman Curry

แกงมัสมั่น · Kaeng Matsaman

Ingredients13

• beef chuck600 g
• coconut milk400 ml
• massaman curry paste3 tbsp
• potatoes300 g
• onion1
• roasted peanuts40 g
• fish sauce2 tbsp
• palm sugar1 tbsp
• tamarind paste1 tbsp
• cinnamon stick1
• cardamom pods3
• bay leaves2
• water200 ml

Method

1. Cut the beef into bite-sized chunks, peel and cube the potatoes, and cut the onion into wedges.
2. Heat a third of the coconut milk in a pot until the oil separates, then fry the massaman paste for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the beef and stir to coat, then pour in the remaining coconut milk and the water.
4. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaves, bring to a simmer, and cook covered for about 45 minutes until the beef is tender.
5. Add the potatoes and onion and simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are just cooked.
6. Stir in the fish sauce, palm sugar, and tamarind paste, and simmer a few minutes more.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then scatter with roasted peanuts and serve with rice.