Massaman Curry Recipe
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Ingredients
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Curry Paste
Main Ingredients
Method
Making Curry Paste
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Soak the Dried Chilies
Remove the stems from the dried red chilies and soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
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Blend the Paste
In a blender, combine the toasted spices, soaked chilies, shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Blend until a smooth paste forms. You may need to add a little water to facilitate blending.
Cooking the Curry
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Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
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Cook the Paste
In a large pot over medium heat, add the curry paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
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Add Coconut Milk
Pour in the coconut milk and stir well to combine with the curry paste.
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Simmer the Curry
Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
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Finish the Dish
Stir in the roasted peanuts and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or palm sugar if needed.
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