---
title: Massaman Beef Curry
servings: 6
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 75 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/massaman-curry
---

Gather @beef chuck{700%g}, @massaman curry paste{4%tbsp}, @peanut{60%g}, @tamarind paste{1%tbsp}, @cinnamon stick{1} and @green cardamom pod{4}.

Fry the curry paste in the thick top cream of the @coconut milk{800%ml} until the oil separates and the paste smells toasty, about 4 minutes. ~{4%minutes}

Turn the beef through the paste until every side is coated and sealed.

Add the remaining coconut milk, cinnamon, @star anise{2}, cardamom and half the peanuts, plus water to just cover.

Simmer, lid ajar, at the laziest possible bubble for 60 minutes. ~{1%hours}

Add the potatoes and @onion{1} and cook 20 minutes more, until both beef and @potato{400%g} are spoon-tender. ~{20%minutes}

Season with @palm sugar{2%tbsp}, @fish sauce{2%tbsp} and tamarind, chasing a balance that leans sweet-savory with a sour edge.

Scatter the remaining peanuts over and serve with jasmine rice.