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Tamarind Massaman Curry with Thai Basil
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Tamarind Massaman Curry with Thai Basil

4.9 (159 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Massaman Curry with Thai Basil, simple ingredients treated with real care.

Prep
27 min
Cook
31 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb massaman curry
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1/2 cup lime
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 2 tsp Thai chiles
  • 1 medium palm sugar
  • 1 lb fresh cilantro
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Toast the spices in a little oil until fragrant, watching so they do not scorch.
  2. Cook the onion, garlic and ginger low and slow until soft and sweet.
  3. Add the massaman curry, then the liquid, and let it barely simmer to build depth.
  4. Round it out with a swirl of cream or a handful of cilantro before serving.
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