Description
A warm and comforting Thai Massaman Curry, blending rich spices and creamy coconut milk for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
- 1 to 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium shallot, cut into thin slices
- 2 teaspoons ginger, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 to 6 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 cans of full-fat coconut milk (27 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons tamarind puree or paste
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, sliced into very thin strips (or tofu, shrimp)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and preheat your stove. Toss the chicken slices with salt and let them rest while measuring out your spices.
- Parboil the Potatoes: In a pot, bring cold water to a boil and add the potato chunks. Parboil for about 5-7 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
- Saute Spices: In a large pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the coriander and cumin seeds, sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add sliced shallots and grated ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add Spices and Curry Paste: Sprinkle in the ground spices and red curry paste; stir to create a fragrant base.
- Stir in Coconut Milk and Potatoes: Pour in the coconut milk and add parboiled potatoes. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add Flavor Elevators: Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, tamarind paste, and peanut butter.
- Cook the Chicken: Add sliced chicken and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Season to Taste: Adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Serve: Serve immediately over jasmine rice and garnish as desired.
Notes
Customize the dish by using chicken, tofu, or shrimp. Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai Massaman Curry, Comfort Food, Curry Recipe, Spicy, Coconut Milk, Easy Dinner
