Massaman Curry

Ingredients

• 1 lb Beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp Massaman curry paste
• 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk
• 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
• 1/3 cup Roasted peanuts
• 1 medium Onion, quartered
• 1 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 tbsp Palm sugar or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Tamarind paste(optional)
• 1 Cinnamon stick(optional)
• 1 cup Jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep all ingredients: cube the beef and potatoes, quarter the onion, and measure out the paste, sauce, and sugar (about 20 minutes).

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Fry the massaman paste for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add the beef and toss to coat.

3. 3

   Pour in the coconut milk, add the cinnamon stick, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add the potatoes, onion, peanuts, fish sauce, sugar, and tamarind paste. Simmer uncovered for another 20 minutes, until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cook the jasmine rice according to package directions.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or sugar if needed. Serve the curry hot over jasmine rice.