Ingredients
- 500 g boneless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2-3 tbsp Massaman curry paste (adjust to your spice preference)
- 2-3 potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2-3 cardamon pods
- 2-3 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1-2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
- fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add the Massaman curry paste and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Add the chicken, beef, or tofu pieces and cook until they start to brown on all sides.
- Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaf to the pan. Stir to infuse the spices into the mixture.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the potato chunks to the pan. Cover and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the meat or tofu is cooked through.
- Season the curry with fish sauce (or soy sauce) and palm sugar (or brown sugar) to taste. Adjust the sweetness and saltiness according to your preference.
- Add the chopped roasted peanuts to the curry and stir them in. This will add a delightful crunch to the dish.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods from the curry.
- Serve the Massaman curry hot over steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and provide lime wedges for squeezing over the curry.Enjoy your homemade Massaman curry!
Nutrition Facts
Massaman curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
757
% Daily Value*
Fat
58
g
89
%
Saturated Fat
26
g
163
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
12
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
123
mg
41
%
Sodium
560
mg
24
%
Potassium
1144
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
1303
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
97
mg
10
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.