Massaman Beef Curry

Ingredients

• 14 oz beef chuck, cubed
• 14 oz coconut milk
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3 tbsp massaman curry paste
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp palm sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, cubed
• 12 oz potatoes, cubed
• 0.25 cup roasted peanuts
• 3 dried red chilies
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in massaman curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
2. Add beef cubes and stir to coat, cooking for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
3. Pour in coconut milk and beef broth. Add fish sauce, palm sugar, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg.
4. Bring to a simmer, then add onion and potatoes. Simmer covered for 25-30 minutes until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked.
5. Stir in peanuts and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or palm sugar to taste.
6. Serve in bowls, garnished with dried red chilies if desired.