Kaeng massaman (massaman curry with beef and potatoes)

A mild, slightly sweet curry from southern Thailand, where the spices of Persian and Indian traders (cinnamon, cardamom, star anise) meet Thai flavours. Tender beef, potatoes and peanuts in a rich coconut sauce.

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1. Put the beef in a pot, pour in 400 ml of the coconut milk and the water, add the cardamom, cinnamon, star anise and bay leaves, and simmer covered over low heat for 1.5 hours, until the meat is almost tender. ⏱ Timer: 1.5 h
2. In a pan, cook 200 ml of the thick top of the remaining coconut milk with the oil for 3-4 minutes until the fat separates, then stir in the curry paste and fry for 2-3 minutes until very fragrant. ⏱ Timer: 3 min
3. Pour the fried paste and the rest of the coconut milk into the meat, and stir well.
4. Add the potatoes and onions, and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes are soft and the sauce has thickened. ⏱ Timer: 25 min
5. Season with fish sauce, palm sugar and tamarind paste to taste: it should be sweet, salty and slightly sour.
6. Stir in most of the peanuts, and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve with jasmine rice, sprinkled with the remaining peanuts. ⏱ Timer: 5 min

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• Also made with chicken thighs; then 40 minutes of simmering with the potatoes is enough.
• Like stews, it's even better the next day.
• Ready-made massaman paste is sold at Asian grocers; if unavailable, use red curry paste with a pinch of ground cumin, coriander and nutmeg.

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