Authentic Thai Massaman Chicken Curry Recipe

Ingredients

• 700 ml coconut milk
• 3 tbsp massaman curry paste
• 600 g chicken drumsticks (scored)
• 5 tbsp palm sugar
• 4 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tbsp salt
• 100 ml water (optional, to thin the sauce)
• 600 g potatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 1 handful roasted peanuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare ingredients. Score the chicken drumsticks with a few cuts. Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and slice the onions.

2. 2

   Cook coconut milk. Add half of the coconut milk to a pot over medium heat. Let it simmer until the oil starts to separate slightly.

3. 3

   Add curry paste. Stir in the massaman curry paste and mix well.

4. 4

   Add chicken. Add the chicken and turn to coat in the sauce. Let them brown for a few minutes.

5. 5

   Build the sauce. Pour in the rest of the coconut milk, then add palm sugar, tamarind paste, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.

6. 6

   Simmer. Let it cook for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender. Add water if the sauce gets too thick.

7. 7

   Add vegetables. Add the potatoes and onions and continue cooking until the potatoes are soft.

8. 8

   Add peanuts. Stir in the roasted peanuts and serve warm.