Massaman Beef Curry
by Maya Lindqvist
8 servings
Massaman Curry Paste
- 10 mlcoriander seeds, toasted
- 10 mlcumin seeds, toasted
- 2.5 mlwhite peppercorns
- 7.5 mlground cinnamon
- 2.5 mlground cloves
- 1 mlground nutmeg
- 2.5 mlground green or white cardamom
- 40 gmild dried red chilies, seeds removed
- 10 mlsalt
- 120 mlshallots
- 79 mllemongrass, bottom half of the stalk only
- 59 mlgalangal
- 4cilantro roots
- 59 mlgarlic
- 10 mlfermented shrimp paste (gapi)
Braised Beef
- 1810 gbone-in beef short ribs
- 59 mlvegetable oil, enough to coat the pot
- 235 mlcoconut milk, for the braise
- 30 mlfish sauce
Massaman Curry
- 355 mlcoconut milk, for frying the paste
- 590 mlcoconut milk
- 30 to 59 mlfish sauce
- 89 mlpalm sugar
- 59 mltamarind paste (tamarind concentrate)
- 1large onion
- 2large white-fleshed sweet potato
- 120 mlroasted peanuts
- steamed jasmine rice, for serving