Massaman is a mild, aromatic Southern Thai curry simmered with coconut milk, potatoes and peanuts, and enriched with warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom.
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Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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Massaman Curry – mild Thai chicken curry with potatoes contains 520 calories per serving: 32 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 30 g fat. It takes 65 minutes in total and makes 4 servings.
Massaman curry has its roots in the Muslim communities of Southern Thailand, where Persian and Indian spice traditions met Thai cooking. Dry spices such as cinnamon, cardamom and cloves give it a warm, deep character that sets it apart from other Thai curries.
In this version, lean chicken thigh simmers slowly with coconut milk and potatoes until meltingly tender. Roasted peanuts add crunch and plant protein, while tamarind balances the flavours with a gentle sourness.
Served in a mindful portion alongside steamed vegetables or brown rice, it becomes a satisfying meal that is balanced in protein and healthy fats.
Skim the thick cream from the top of the coconut milk and fry it with the curry paste in a pot until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces and sauté until coated all over with the curry.
Pour in the remaining coconut milk, add the cinnamon stick and cardamom, and bring to a simmer.
Add the potatoes, onion and peanuts, then cook over low heat for 25 minutes.
Stir in the fish sauce, palm sugar and tamarind paste, adjusting the salty-sour-sweet balance.
Cook for another 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Serve hot with steaming jasmine rice.
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