Massaman Beef Curry

by Maya Lindqvist

2 servings

Massaman Curry Paste

• 2.5 mlcoriander seeds, toasted
• 2.5 mlcumin seeds, toasted
• 0.6 mlwhite peppercorns
• 2 mlground cinnamon
• 0.6 mlground cloves
• 0.3 mlground nutmeg
• 0.6 mlground green or white cardamom
• 10 gmild dried red chilies, seeds removed
• 2.5 mlsalt
• 30 mlshallots
• 20 mllemongrass, bottom half of the stalk only
• 15 mlgalangal
• 1cilantro roots
• 15 mlgarlic
• 2.5 mlfermented shrimp paste (gapi)

Braised Beef

• 455 gbone-in beef short ribs
• 15 mlvegetable oil, enough to coat the pot
• 59 mlcoconut milk, for the braise
• 7.5 mlfish sauce

Massaman Curry

• 89 mlcoconut milk, for frying the paste
• 150 mlcoconut milk
• 7.5 to 15 mlfish sauce
• 22 mlpalm sugar
• 15 mltamarind paste (tamarind concentrate)
• ¼large onion
• ½large white-fleshed sweet potato
• 30 mlroasted peanuts
• steamed jasmine rice, for serving