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Massaman Beef curry

Beef Thai
Curry
Massaman Beef curry

Massaman Beef curry

Beef Thai

Servings

4-6

people

Prep Time

15

minutes

Cook Time

30

minutes

Ingredients

Everything you need to make this delicious recipe

85gPeanuts
400ml canCoconut cream
4 tbspMassaman curry paste
600g stewing cut into stripsBeef
450g waxyPotatoes
1 cut thin wedgesOnion
4 leavesLime
1Cinnamon stick
1 tbspTamarind paste
1 tbsp palm or soft lightBrown sugar
1 tbspFish Sauce
1 red deseeded and finely sliced, to servechilli
to serveJasmine Rice
Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to create the perfect dish

1

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, then roast the peanuts on a baking tray for 5 mins until golden brown. When cool enough to handle, roughly chop. Reduce oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.

2

Heat 2 tbsp coconut cream in a large casserole dish with a lid. Add the curry paste and fry for 1 min, then stir in the beef and fry until well coated and sealed. Stir in the rest of the coconut with half a can of water, the potatoes, onion, lime leaves, cinnamon, tamarind, sugar, fish sauce and most of the peanuts. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 2 hrs in the oven until the beef is tender.

3

Sprinkle with sliced chilli and the remaining peanuts, then serve straight from the dish with jasmine rice.

Pro Tips & Notes

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This dish pairs beautifully with fresh herbs, a side salad, or crusty bread. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Difficulty Level

This recipe is perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. Follow the steps carefully for best results.

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