Beef Massaman Thai Curry

Dig into this delicious and rich beef massaman - the perfect comfort food

Massaman has been named the “World’s Most Delicious Curry”. This version uses some great shortcuts to make it easy to re-create at home, yet with the same wonderful flavours and aromas. You can even make extra to freeze for your next meal or for those busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 600g stew beef
• 2 Tbsp cornflour
• Spices (note: a simple curry powder blend may also be used)
• 1 tsp of coriander
• 1 tsp of cumin
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 ground cloves
• 1 star anise
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp cracked black pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 2 cm piece ginger, minced
• 3 Cloves Garlic, crushed
• 2 Tbsp Massaman Curry Paste
• 1 cup of Beef Broth
• 1 400g can of coconut milk
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 3 cm pieces
• 1/2 Tbsp of fish sauce

To serve: Coriander and Dried Shallots

Method

1. Mix together the dry spices with the cornflour. Toss the pieces of beef in this mixture. 2. Heat a large pan or stew pot with some oil and fry on each side, not turning until a good crust has built up on both sides. 3. Add the onion, lemongrass, ginger and garlic to the pan and stir regularly for a few minutes to soften.

4. Add in the curry paste and beef broth. Cover and cook for 1 hour on low.

5. With 30 minutes to go, add the coconut milk and potatoes. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the potatoes are just tender. 6. Take off the heat and stir in the fish sauce. Let the stew cool, covered but off the heat for another 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavours to develop.

7. Serve with rice, coriander and dried shallots.

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