Massaman Curry Authentic Thai Recipe

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Ingredients (21)

  • 2 1/2 cups good-quality chicken or beef stock
  • 1 to 2 pounds beef (lamb or chicken can also be used), cut into cubes or thin pieces
  • 1/3 cup diced onion
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 to 2 potatoes, sliced into chunks
  • A handful of fresh coriander (cilantro) or basil
  • 1 thumb-piece ginger, grated
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, minced (upper pieces reserved), or 2 to 3 tablespoons frozen prepared lemongrass
  • 1 red chili, sliced, or 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon chili flakes or cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or cashews, plus extra for garnish if desired
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/8 teaspoon cardamon
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind, or 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon shrimp paste (available by the jar at Asian stores)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • One 14 ounces/400 milliliter can coconut milk (not light)

Directions

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