Massaman Curry Recipe

Massaman Curry Recipe 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) beef or chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups (480ml) coconut milk
• 2-3 tbsp massaman curry paste
• 1-2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1-2 tbsp palm sugar
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1-2 potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup (120ml) roasted peanuts
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 1 tsp tamarind paste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large pot or wok, heat up 1 cup (240ml) of coconut milk over medium-high heat until it begins to boil.

2. Add the massaman curry paste to the pot and stir until the paste is mixed with the coconut milk. Cook for a minute or two until fragrant.

3. Add the meat to the pot and stir until the meat is coated in the curry paste.

4. Add the remaining coconut milk, fish sauce, palm sugar, onion, potatoes, peanuts, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir to combine.

5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.

6. Add the tamarind paste to the pot and stir to combine.

7. Taste the curry and adjust the seasoning as needed with more fish sauce or palm sugar.

8. Serve the curry over steamed rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Enjoy your homemade Massaman Curry!

top 5 best Thai dishes

Thai cuisine is known for its bold flavors, colorful presentation, and the use of fresh ingredients. With its perfect blend of sour, sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, Thai food has gained popularity all over the world. Here are the top 5 best Thai dishes you should definitely try.

1. Pad Thai

Pad Thai is a classic Thai dish made with stir-fried rice noodles, vegetables, eggs, and tofu, along with a protein of your choice such as chicken, shrimp or beef. It is flavored with a combination of tamarind, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes. Served with bean sprouts, lime wedges, and crushed peanuts, it is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors.

2. Tom Yum Soup

Tom Yum Soup is a hot and sour soup made with shrimp, mushrooms, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers. This soup is known for its refreshing and spicy flavors, and is perfect for anyone looking for a light yet flavorful soup.

3. Green Curry

Green Curry is a popular Thai dish made with green curry paste, coconut milk, vegetables, and a protein of your choice such as chicken, beef or tofu. The green curry paste is made from a blend of green chili peppers, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, and shallots, which gives the dish its signature flavor.

4. Massaman Curry

Massaman Curry is a rich and flavorful dish made with tender beef, potatoes, peanuts, and a blend of spices such as cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. The curry has a slightly sweet flavor due to the addition of palm sugar and tamarind paste. It is a great comfort food that is perfect for colder months.

5. Mango Sticky Rice

Mango Sticky Rice is a popular Thai dessert made with sweet glutinous rice, coconut milk, and fresh mango. The rice is cooked with coconut milk and sugar, and is then topped with fresh slices of mango. This dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, and is a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Thai cuisine has so much to offer and these are just a few of the many amazing dishes you can try. Whether you prefer sweet, sour, spicy, or savory flavors, there is always something for everyone in Thai food.

• Stir-Fried Tamarind Shrimp, 'Goong Pad Nam Makham Piek'



STIR-FRIED TAMARIND SHRIMP, 'GOONG PAD NAM MAKHAM PIEK'

A very simple but elegant dish, serve with freshly steamed jasmine rice and enjoy this slightly sour, mildly spicy shrimp.

For 4 Person(s)

INGREDIENTS

• 17 Large Shrimp
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Onion
• 1 Tablespoon Fried Garlic
• 1 Tablespoon Fried Red Onion
• 2 Tablespoons Palm Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Maggi Seasoning
• 1 Teaspoon Sriracha Sauce
• 3 Tablespoons Tamarind Concentrate Mixed with 1 tablespoon warm water
• 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

 BUY INGREDIENTS FOR THIS RECIPE

Shell and devein shrimp. Heat vegetable oil in a wok, and fry the chopped onions until fragrant. Add salt, tamarind mixture, chile sauce, Maggi Seasoning, palm sugar, stir together well. Add shrimp and cook until done. Add a few whole dried chile while cooking (optional). Transfer to serving plate, and sprinkle with fried garlic and fried onion. Serve hot with jasmine rice.