Massaman Beef Curry
Massaman Beef Curry is a rich and aromatic Thai curry made with tender slow-cooked beef, creamy coconut milk, and warm spices, delivering a mildly sweet and deeply flavorful dish perfect for comforting meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Massaman curry paste
- Coconut milk
- Onion, sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Fresh ginger, grated
- Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Roasted peanuts
- Fish sauce
- Tamarind paste
- Palm sugar or brown sugar
- Cinnamon stick
- Star anise
- Bay leaves
- Cardamom pods
- Oil
- Salt
- Lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add massaman curry paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add beef chunks and stir to coat with the curry paste. Cook until lightly browned on the outside.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add garlic, ginger, onion, cinnamon stick, star anise, bay leaves, and cardamom pods.
- Season with fish sauce, tamarind paste, and palm sugar. Stir well.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef becomes tender.
- Add potatoes and continue cooking for 20–30 minutes until soft and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in roasted peanuts and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
Slow cooking is key for tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef.Adjust sweetness and saltiness to taste using sugar and fish sauce.The curry thickens naturally as it simmers—avoid rushing the process.
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