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Authentic Massaman Curry

A rich, relatively mild Southern Thai curry with heavy Indian and Persian influences, loaded with toasted dry spices (cardamom, cinnamon), potatoes, and peanuts.

ThaiPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    If using beef, the chunks in thinned coconut milk or water for 45 minutes until tender before starting.

  2. 2

    Scoop the thick coconut cream from the can into a heavy pot. Heat until the oil separates.

  3. 3

    the Massaman curry paste in the coconut oil until deeply fragrant (3-4 minutes ).

  4. 4

    Add the meat (and its cooking liquid if using beef), potatoes, onions, and peanuts.

  5. 5

    Pour in remaining coconut milk. Season with tamarind, palm sugar, and fish sauce.

  6. 6

    gently for 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender and the oil floats to the top in a rich red slick.

📋Details

CuisineThai
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
21%
💧Water
31%
🌍Earth
35%
💨Air
13%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat5%
Entropy10%
Reactivity86%
0.068
Heat
0.138
Entropy
1.231
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

98.92cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
5%
of 2000 cal
protein2.48g10%
carbs16.14g65%
fat3.61g33%
% Daily Value
Protein
2.48g5%
Carbs
16.14g6%
Fat
3.61g5%
Fiber
1.37g5%
Sugar
8.44g17%
Sodium
585.66mg25%