Why recepie famous for?
Try this homemade Thai Massaman curry, which is made entirely from scratch. This famous Thai curry is rich and very flavorful. Made with chicken, beef, or lamb, it's a fragrant yellow curry that incorporates lemongrass and nuts together
Ingredients
1/2 to 1 pound chicken pieces (or chopped chicken breast/thigh)
1 to 2 medium potatoes (cut into chunks)
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk (not lite)
1 small red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 medium tomato (sliced)
2 tablespoons coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
1/3 cup onion (sliced)
1 thumb-sized piece ginger (grated)
4 to 5 cloves garlic
1 red chili (sliced; or 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoons chili flakes or cayenne pepper)
1/2 cup chicken stock (good-tasting)
1 stalk of lemongrass (minced; or 2 to 3 tablespoons frozen/bottled-prepared lemongrass)
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted cashews (plus handful more to finish)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1/8 teaspoon cardamon
1 teaspoon tamarind (or substitute 1 tablespoon lime juice)
3/4 teaspoon shrimp paste (or 1 additional tablespoon fish sauce)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
Instructions
Heat a wok, large frying pan, or soup-type pot over medium-high heat. Drizzle in the oil and swirl around, then add the onion, ginger, garlic, and chili. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes to release the fragrance.
Add onion, ginger, garlic, and chili to stir fry in skillet
Add the stock plus the following: lemongrass, bay leaves, turmeric, chopped cashews, ground coriander, whole cumin seed, cardamom, tamarind (or lime juice), shrimp paste, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir with each addition and bring to a light boil.
Add the chicken, stirring to coat with the spicy liquid, then add the coconut milk and potatoes. Stir and bring back up to a boil. Reduce heat to low, or just until you get a good simmer.
Add chicken, coconut milk and potatoes to simmer in skillet
Simmer 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken and potatoes are tender. Add red pepper and tomato during the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking time. If you prefer a more liquid curry sauce, cover while simmering. If you prefer a thicker curry sauce, leave off the lid.
Taste-test the curry, adding more fish sauce for increased flavor/saltiness, or more chili if you want it spicier. If too sour, add a little more sugar. If too salty or sweet for your taste, add a touch more tamarind or lime juice. If too spicy, add more coconut milk.
Add a handful more cashews and fold in. Transfer to a serving bowl, or plate up on individual plates or bowls. Top with fresh coriander, if desired, and serve with Thai jasmine rice.
Serve and enjoy!
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