Massaman Beef Curry

by Maya Lindqvist

12 servings

Massaman Curry Paste

• 15 mlcoriander seeds, toasted
• 15 mlcumin seeds, toasted
• 3.5 mlwhite peppercorns
• 11 mlground cinnamon
• 3.5 mlground cloves
• 2 mlground nutmeg
• 3.5 mlground green or white cardamom
• 60 gmild dried red chilies, seeds removed
• 15 mlsalt
• 175 mlshallots
• 120 mllemongrass, bottom half of the stalk only
• 89 mlgalangal
• 6cilantro roots
• 89 mlgarlic
• 15 mlfermented shrimp paste (gapi)

Braised Beef

• 2720 gbone-in beef short ribs
• 89 mlvegetable oil, enough to coat the pot
• 355 mlcoconut milk, for the braise
• 44 mlfish sauce

Massaman Curry

• 530 mlcoconut milk, for frying the paste
• 885 mlcoconut milk
• 44 to 89 mlfish sauce
• 135 mlpalm sugar
• 89 mltamarind paste (tamarind concentrate)
• 1 ½large onion
• 3large white-fleshed sweet potato
• 175 mlroasted peanuts
• steamed jasmine rice, for serving