Massaman Beef Curry

by Maya Lindqvist

4 servings

Massaman Curry Paste

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

Braised Beef

• 905 gbone-in beef short ribs
• 30 mlvegetable oil, enough to coat the pot
• 120 mlcoconut milk, for the braise
• 15 mlfish sauce

Massaman Curry

• 175 mlcoconut milk, for frying the paste
• 295 mlcoconut milk
• 15 to 30 mlfish sauce
• 44 mlpalm sugar
• 30 mltamarind paste (tamarind concentrate)
• ½large onion
• 1large white-fleshed sweet potato
• 59 mlroasted peanuts
• steamed jasmine rice, for serving