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Aromatic Thai Massaman Curry with Potatoes and Peanuts

Enjoy this scrumptious Thai Massaman curry that's gently spiced and rich with potatoes and peanuts, perfect for any meal.

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·By Troy·
Aromatic Thai Massaman Curry with Potatoes and Peanuts
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Massaman Curry Paste

  1. 1

    Toast the spices

    Toast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and cloves in a dry pan over low heat until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Grind the spices

    Grind the toasted spices with dried chilies into a fine powder using a spice grinder.

  3. 3

    Blend into paste

    Blend ground spices with shallots, lemongrass, garlic, galangal, cinnamon, nutmeg, and peanuts in a food processor until smooth.

Preparing the Curry

  1. 1

    Heat the oil

    Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook the paste

    Add massaman curry paste and cook until aromatic.

    Tip: Do not let the curry paste burn; stir constantly for even cooking. Pro Tip: If the paste is too thick, add a tablespoon of water to help it blend better.

  3. 3

    Brown the meat

    Add the beef or chicken, and stir until browned on all sides.

How to Make Aromatic Thai Massaman Curry with Potatoes and Peanuts

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

  1. 1

    Simmer the curry

    Mix coconut milk, chicken stock, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and palm sugar with the curry mixture.

  2. 2

    Cook the potatoes

    Add potatoes to the curry and simmer until tender.

  3. 3

    Final adjustments

    Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly with sugar, fish sauce, or tamarind for balance.

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