Jul 13 2026

Massaman Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

protein choice, Massaman curry, gold potato, sweet potato

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Ingredients

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Protein

Vegetables

Liquids

Spices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Vegetables

    Peel and chop the gold potatoes and sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion and the carrots. Mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 4

    Cook the Chicken

    Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Curry Paste

    Stir in the Massaman curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  4. 6

    Combine Liquids

    Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.

  5. 7

    Add Vegetables

    Add the gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrots to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

  6. 8

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

  7. 9

    Finish the Curry

    Stir in brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice. Adjust seasoning to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve

    Serve the Massaman curry hot over cooked rice or with naan bread.

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