5.0 from 9 votes
Massaman Curry
This aromatic Massaman Curry brings together tender chicken, root vegetables, warm spices, and creamy coconut milk for a timeless comfort meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 428 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 can (4 ounces) massaman curry paste
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into pieces
- 2 medium russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 cans (13.5 ounces each) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts chopped
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the massaman curry paste, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ginger and chicken pieces to the pot and sauté until the chicken starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, carrot, coconut milk, fish sauce, peanut butter, tamarind paste, and brown sugar to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the lime juice and chopped peanuts and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings and add salt if desired. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
590mg
(25%)
Potassium
1186mg
(34%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
5136IU
(103%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 590mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1186mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 5136IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.