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5 from 2 votes

Massaman Curry with Beef

Massaman Curry with beef is a slow‑braised, aromatic Thai curry built on coconut milk, warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom, tender beef, potatoes, onions, and roasted peanuts.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: beef, Curry, slow-braised, spicy
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • A Wok

Materials

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp Massaman curry paste store-bought or homemade
  • 1.5 lbs Beef short rib or chuck
  • 1 can Coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup veggie broth
  • 2 Potatoes, waxy peeled, parboiled, and cut into chunks
  • 2 Carrots peeled, parboiled, and cut into chunks
  • 2 Onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp Fish sauce
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • Peanuts or cashews for topping
  • Jasmine rice and roti for serving

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wok
    Heat the oil
  • Fry the massaman curry paste in coconut cream until thick and fragrant.
    Massaman Curry Paste
  • Add beef + braising liquid and simmer until tender.
    Beef for Massaman Curry
  • Add potatoes, carrots, and onions and cook until soft.
    Potatoes for massaman curry
  • Finish with fish sauce, salt, and sugar to balance the flavor.
    Fish sauce into massaman curry
  • Garnish with roasted peanuts or cashews and serve with jasmine rice or fresh roti
    Rice with Massaman Curry

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Notes

Massaman Curry Paste - cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, cilantro roots, dried red chilies, and shrimp paste

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9.4g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 598mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 4mg