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You are going to treat this entire dish like a stew.
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It will cook low and slow for a good couple of hours, but that is OK as you will be gifted with some wonderful and tantalizing aromas during that time.
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Begin by adding your cubed beef into a large mixing bowl.
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Add in the curry paste and begin mixing the meat around, making sure the paste adheres to all of the pieces.
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Once done, set aside, and wash your hands with warm water and soap.
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Next, heat a Dutch oven on the stovetop on medium heat (if you dont have a Dutch oven, use a heavy pot).
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Add in the oil and let it come to temperature.
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Toss in the cinnamon stick, star anise and cardamon seeds and pods.
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Give a good stir.
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This is probably your second great smellthe curry paste was probably the first inviting smell.
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Let this cook for about 3 minutes.
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Toss in the shallots and the onions and give it another good stir.
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Let this cook, stirring a few times along the way, for about 5 minutes.
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Next, toss in the curried meat mixture, turning up the heat to a medium high.
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Give a good stir.
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Cook, untouched for about two minutes.
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Add in the chicken stock and the coconut milk.
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Give another good stir.
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Let this come to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot and let it cook for about 1 1/2 hours.
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Then, add in the fish sauce, brown sugar, peanuts and the potatoes.
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Give it a good stir, then cover again.
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Allow this to cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
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This will take about 30-40 minutes.
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Give the broth a taste.
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Heavenly right?
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Once the potatoes are cooked, the beef massaman curry is ready to serve.
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Just use your fork to see when the potatoes are tender to your liking.
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Remove the cinnamon stick, star anise and cardamom pods before serving.
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To serve, add some cooked jasmine rice into a soup bowl.
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Using a ladle, ladle some of the broth, potatoes and beef over the top of the rice.
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Top with some more broth.
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The smell of this massaman curry is amazing, but I think you will agree that the flavor is also out of this world.
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Super tender beef, along with the chunky potatoes and onions.
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Well, what more do I have to say to get you make this one?
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Hope you enjoy.
