Massaman Curry

Added by Spencer Dickson on 4/10/2020
Massaman Curry
1 rating

Ingredients

  • Olive oil: 2 Tbsp
  • yellow onion, diced: 1/2
  • russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes: 3
  • Carrots, peeled, sliced into 1/8 inch slices: 3
  • coconut milk: 2 cans
  • chicken broth: 1 1/2 Cup
  • smooth peanut butter: 3 Tbsp
  • brown sugar: 2 Tbsp
  • lime juice: 2 Tbsp
  • fish sauce: 1 Tbsp
  • Red Curry Paste: 1 Tbso
  • chicken, thinly sliced: 1 lb
  • garlic cloves, minced: 3
  • coriander: 2 tsp
  • lemongrass paste: 1 tsp
  • salt: 1 tsp
  • pepper: 3/4 tsp
  • cumin: 1/2 tsp
  • ginger: 1/2 tsp
  • nutmeg: 1/8 tsp
  • cinnamon: 1/8 tsp
  • cardamom: 1/8 tsp
  • cloves: pinch
  • roasted peanuts or cashews: 1/2 cup

Directions

  1. Mix the following in a small bowl: peanut butter, brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, red curry paste, garlic, coriander, lemongrass paste, salt, pepper, cumin, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves
  2. Cut onion, then carrots, then potatoes (or cut potatoes during the first part of step 3 to avoid browning) 
  3. In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, sautè the onion until tender. Add the carrots and potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, bring mixture to a simmer. Add the mixed ingredients from step 1. Let the potatoes and carrots simmer for 10 minutes, then add the sliced chicken. Continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
  5. Remove from the heat, serve over freshly cooked white or brown rice. Garnish with peanuts or cashews, sliced lime, and Thai basil, if desired.