THE CINNAMON BEEF-SWELL

(Our Play on Thai Massaman Curry)

THE CINNAMON BEEF-SWELL

Ingredients: 600g Beef chunks (3cm), 400ml Coconut milk, 2 tbsp Massaman paste, 1 Large onion (cubed), 200g Potatoes (cubed), 1 Cinnamon stick, 2 Star anise, 30g Roasted peanuts...

Ingredients

  • 600g Beef chunks (3cm)
  • 400ml Coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp Massaman paste
  • 1 Large onion (cubed)
  • 200g Potatoes (cubed)
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Star anise
  • 30g Roasted peanuts

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry the curry paste in oil until the fat separates and the spicy perfume releases.
  2. The Bloom Add a 30ml splash of coconut milk and the whole spices; stir until the oil turns red.
  3. The Swell Add beef, potatoes, and the rest of the milk; cover and simmer low for 40 minutes.
  4. The Marriage Uncover and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce is oily and thick.
  5. The Final Flourish Add a final squeeze of lime and the peanuts for a textured finish.

Cuisine: Asian

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