Massaman Beef Curry

Method

• step 1

  Heat the oil in a large pan and add the shallots, cook until soft but not coloured.

• step 2

  Remove from the pan, add a little more oil and cook the beef until lightly coloured (you may need to cook the beef in a few batches). Remove the cooked beef from the pan.

• step 3

  Add 1 tbsp of the coconut milk to the pan and add the curry paste. Stir and cook for 3 minutes until all the aromas are released.

• step 4

  Return the beef and shallots, stirring to coat the meat with the paste.

• step 5

  Add the remaining coconut milk, cardamom, cinnamon, tamarind paste, water and palm sugar to the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer then cover and cook for 1½ hours.

• step 6

  Add the potatoes and peanuts and cook for a further 30 minutes or until the meat and potatoes are tender.

• step 7

  Serve sprinkled with the remaining peanuts, a wedge of lime and a generous sprinkling of baby herbs.