Massaman Curry Chicken Recipe
This one-pot chicken massaman curry is a Thai-style curry with fork-tender chicken in a thick and rich sauce. It is a comforting and tasty dish made in one pan.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 4 tbsp massaman curry paste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 500 grams chicken thighs and drumsticks bone-in, skin-on
- 1-2 tbsp palm sugar chopped or sliced
- 1-2 tbsp tamarind juice or pulp
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp fish sauce as needed
- 150 grams waxy potatoes cut in chunks
- 100 grams carrots cut in chunks
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts toasted
Instructions
- Place a pan on medium heat, add cooking oil and massaman paste. Saute for 30 seconds to a minute or until the paste is fragrant.
- Add half of the coconut milk. Stir to incorporate.
- Add the chicken, coat with the sauce.
- Pour enough water to cover the chicken.
- Add the rest of the coconut milk.
- Add the palm sugar, tamarind juice, bay and fish sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the vegetables and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Check the seasoning and adjust to taste.
- Serve with steamed rice. Enjoy.