Massaman Curry

16 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
  • 1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 pound boiling potatoes (about 2), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4), cut into 12-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/2 pound plum tomatoes (about 4), cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat.
  2. 2
    Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the garlic, ginger, five-spice powder, cumin, cayenne, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
  4. 4
    Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Whisk in the broth and then the coconut milk; bring to a simmer.
  6. 6
    Stir in the potatoes, cover, and cook over low heat until they are almost tender, about 12 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add the chicken to the sauce, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    Stir in the peanuts, tomatoes, cilantro, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  9. 9
    Turn the heat off, cover, and let steam until the chicken is just done, about 2 minutes longer.

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