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Ultimate Beef Massaman Curry

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A fragrant and flavorful Massaman curry that brings the taste of Southeast Asia to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • For the Massaman Paste:
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 3 mild red chillies, roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 sticks lemongrass, inner part finely chopped
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp shrimp paste (optional)
  • 3 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • Small bunch of fresh coriander stalks
  • ½ tsp salt
  • For the Curry:
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1½ tbsp cornflour
  • 1 kg braising beef, cut into chunks
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 400 ml beef stock
  • 400 g canned coconut milk
  • 500 g baby new potatoes, halved if large
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • To Serve:
  • Steamed rice
  • Chopped fresh coriander
  • Chopped red chillies
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Make the Massaman Paste: Place all paste ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth, then set aside.
  2. Prepare the Beef: Toss the beef chunks with cornflour, salt, and pepper until coated.
  3. Sear the Beef: Heat vegetable oil and sear the beef in batches until browned.
  4. Add the Paste: Stir in Massaman paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Simmer the Curry: Pour in beef stock and coconut milk, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 45 minutes.
  6. Add the Potatoes: Stir in baby potatoes and cook for another 25-30 minutes until tender.
  7. Finish and Serve: Stir in lime juice and serve over steamed rice, garnished with fresh herbs and lime wedges.

Notes

You can prepare the Massaman paste a day in advance. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chillies used.

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Find it online: https://ameliasweets.com/2026/05/08/beef-massaman-curry-recipe/

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