Thai Massaman Lamb Curry Traditional Recipe

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Ingredients (23)

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds cubed lamb shoulder, chicken, or beef
  • 1/3 cup diced onion
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 to 2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 pod star anise, optional
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, grated
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, tender white parts, minced, tops reserved for the stock
  • 1 sliced red chile pepper, or 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon chile flakes or cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped unsalted cashews, more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamon
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste, or 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon shrimp paste, or 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce, more as needed
  • 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Directions

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