Massaman Curry

Name: Massaman Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast, 1.5-inch cubes; 3 tbsp massaman curry paste; 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz); 1 cup beef broth; 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, 1.5-inch chunks; 1 yellow onion, cut into wedges; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, for garnish

A rich, mildly spiced Thai curry with tender braised beef, potatoes, and peanuts in a fragrant coconut milk sauce. Massaman is one of the world's great curries - warming, complex, and deeply satisfying.

75 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

ThaiDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinDairy-FreeGluten-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast, 1.5-inch cubes
3 tbsp massaman curry paste
2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz)
1 cup beef broth
1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, 1.5-inch chunks
1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
2 tbsp tamarind paste
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 2 lbs 1.5-inch cubes beef chuck roast generously with salt. Working in batches, sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2

Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp massaman curry paste to the pot and fry, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Pour in 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz) and 1 cup beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Return the beef to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
4

Add 1 cut into wedges yellow onion and 1 lb 1.5-inch chunks Yukon Gold potatoes. Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar, and 2 tbsp tamarind paste.
5

Cover and simmer on low heat for 45-55 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is very tender and the potatoes are cooked through. Check the internal temperature of the beef - it should be at least 160°F for braised chuck.
6

Stir in 1/4 cup roasted peanuts and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning - add more fish sauce for saltiness, sugar for sweetness, or tamarind for sourness.
7

Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with 3 tbsp for garnish fresh cilantro.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Massaman Curry reach?

For Massaman Curry, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Massaman Curry?

Step 1 reads: "Working in batches, sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned, about 2 minutes per side." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 1 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for curry paste in Massaman Curry?

The entry for Massaman Curry calls for 3 tbsp massaman curry paste. In its place: Another color of Thai curry paste works, with a shift in heat and flavor. In a pinch, bloom curry powder in the oil with minced garlic, ginger and a little lime zest.

Is Massaman Curry spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Massaman Curry comes from 3 tbsp massaman curry paste. For a milder plate, start with half the curry paste and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How much protein is in Massaman Curry?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 36 g of protein in about 580 calories, alongside 28 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 720 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How long does Massaman Curry keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Massaman Curry within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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