Kanya's Chicken Massaman Recipe

Name: Kanya's Chicken Massaman
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 grams chicken; 2 1/2 tbsp massaman curry paste; 1 1/2 cup chicken stock; 750 grams coconut milk; 5 nutmeg; 2 potato; 3 onion; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 2 tbsp tamarind puree; 2 tbsp palm sugar; 1/2 tbsp sugar; 1/2 cup ground roasted peanut; 1 tsp roasted coriander seeds; 2 shallots; 3 clove garlic; 3 bay leaf

Servings: persons

800 grams chicken
2 1/2 tbsp massaman curry paste
1 1/2 cup chicken stock
750 grams coconut milk
5 nutmeg
2 potato
3 onion
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp tamarind puree
2 tbsp palm sugar
1/2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup ground roasted peanut
1 tsp roasted coriander seeds
2 shallots
3 clove garlic
3 bay leaf

1
Massaman is a thai mildy curry with aromatic smell,start by clean and cut your chicken into pieces,or use your favorite pat ,bring to boil in soup pot on medium heat with half of coconut milk and chicken stock ,with sliced of shallots,onion,coriander seeds ,cook this until chicken is tender
2
In the sauce pan over low heat ,stir massaman paste with coconut milk ,until fragrance,add little coconut milk by time ,keep stir and dont let it burn ,do that until paste is shinny ,reddish
3
Transfer well done chili paste to chicken pot ,add cube potato,stir to mix,let it simmer on low heat until all are tender,seasoning by sugar,tamarind puree and salt
4
Hope you enjoy making this at home ..serve hot with steamed jasmine rice ,or leave it overnight and reheat again this will be perfect :)

873

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 800 grams chicken, 2 1/2 tbsp massaman curry paste, 1 1/2 cup chicken stock, 750 grams coconut milk, and more.

Yes, Kanya's Chicken Massaman falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kanya's Chicken Massaman

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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