Massaman Beef Curry

Ingredients

Scaled for your household (4 portions) · original serves 4

• Beef Chuck Cubes)1½ lb
• Beef stock2 cup
• Bay Leaves2
• Lemon2
• Massaman Curry Paste½ cup
• Vegetable oil¼ cup
• Milk14 oz
• Cinnamon stick1
• Star Anise1
• Tamarind paste1 tsp
• Fish sauce1 tbsp
• White sugar1 tbsp
• Potatoes3
• Jasmine riceto taste
• Roasted peanuts3 tbsp
• Red Chili (optional)to taste
• Shallot (optional)to taste

Method

1. 1

   Mix together beef, broth, bay leaves,; then lemongrass in a pot. Bring to boil, then simmer 1.5–2 hrs until softened.

2. 2

   Remove beef; then reserve. Reduce broth to about half, (roughly 10 minutes when boiling). Discard bay leaves and lemongrass.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a roomy pan, stir in curry paste, and cook 3 min until fragrant.

4. 4

   Mix in coconut milk, cinnamon, star anise, and reserved broth. Simmer 3 min.

5. 5

   Stir in tamarind paste, fish sauce, and sugar.

6. 6

   Stir in potatoes; then simmer 8 min. Return beef and cook 2–3 min until sauce thickens.

7. 7

   Adjust flavor if needed, thin with water,; then serve over rice with peanuts, chilli, and crispy shallots.