Massaman Curry Recipe

Name: Massaman Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped; 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk or 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 lb boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2); 1 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 12-inch pieces (about 4); 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped; 1/2 lb plum tomato, cut into wedges (about 4); 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk or 1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 lb boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2)
1 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 12-inch pieces (about 4)
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
1/2 lb plum tomato, cut into wedges (about 4)
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

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In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, five-spice powder, cumin, cayenne, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in the broth and then the coconut milk; bring to a simmer. Stir in the potatoes, cover, and cook over low heat until they are almost tender, about 12 minutes.
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2. Add the chicken to the sauce, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the peanuts, tomatoes, cilantro, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat off, cover, and let steam until the chicken is just done, about 2 minutes longer.
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Menu Suggestion: For this curry, steamed white rice is the only accompaniment you need.
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Wine Recommendation: For this bold curry, bursting with heat, spice, and sweetness, a fresh, aromatic white that won't get pushed around--a chenin blanc from the Loire Valley in France or from California, for example, or a sauvignon blanc from New Zealand--is a good match.

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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: 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped, and more.

Yes, Massaman Curry falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Massaman Curry

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