Modern Massaman Curry Delight

About this recipe

This modern adaptation of Massaman Curry brings together a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Featuring tender beef, creamy potatoes, and crunchy peanuts in a luscious coconut milk sauce, it's perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe incorporates the latest cooking best practices to ensure a delightful culinary experience.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• 2 cans coconut milk
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp massaman curry paste
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add beef; cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in curry paste, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg; cook for another minute.

5. 5

   Add potatoes, peanuts, coconut milk, water, fish sauce, brown sugar, tamarind paste, and lime juice; stir to combine.

6. 6

   Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low; simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Ensure potatoes are tender and beef easy to pull apart; adjust seasoning if necessary.

8. 8

   Serve hot with jasmine rice, garnish with cilantro if desired.