How to Make Chicken Massaman Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Massaman Curry is a traditional Thai dish that is known for its rich and aromatic flavors. This curry has a unique blend of spices and ingredients that gives it a distinct taste that stands out from other Thai curries. The combination of sweetness, spiciness, and creaminess makes it a favorite among many who enjoy the diverse flavors of Thai cuisine.

Originating from the southern region of Thailand, Massaman curry has influences from Indian, Malay, and Persian cuisines. It is ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons curry paste
  • 1 (3/4 inch thick) slice ginger, minced
  • 1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
  • ⅓ cup peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 3 cups peeled, cubed potatoes
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in curry paste and minced ginger; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add in cubed chicken, and cook until the pieces turn white on the outside, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix in peanut butter, brown sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind paste, stirring to combine. Add potatoes and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender and the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes.
  • Add lime juice and cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    690 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 1221mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1140mg