Ingredients and Weight:
- Beef stew meat - 2 pounds (900 grams)
- Massaman curry paste - 1/3 cup (80 grams)
- Coconut milk - 1 can (13.5 ounces)
- Red onions - 1 large, chopped (about 2 cups)
- Potatoes - 3 large, peeled and cubed
- Carrots - 2 large, peeled and sliced
- Peppers - 1 green or red, sliced
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
- Sriracha sauce - 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Jasmine rice or other long grain rice - 3 cups cooked
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 6-8 hours in a slow cooker or 3-4 hours on high heat in a regular pot
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cube the beef into small pieces and place it in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the Massaman curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Pour this mixture over the beef.
- Add the chopped red onions, potatoes, carrots, and peppers to the slow cooker.
- Stir everything well and set the slow cooker on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
- If you want to add a bit of heat, add the Sriracha sauce towards the end of the cooking time.
- Serve over Jasmine rice or other long grain rice.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
Calories: Approx. 500-600 calories per serving (depending on rice served with it)
Fat: Approx. 25-30 grams per serving
Carbohydrates: Approx. 45-55 grams per serving (including rice)
Protein: Approx. 30-40 grams per serving
Dish Characteristics:
- A rich and creamy curry with a unique blend of spices and flavors.
- The dish is hearty and filling, perfect for colder weather or a meal with friends and family.
- The dish has a balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that will please most palates.
User Comments:
- "This dish was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, I could taste the different spices in every bite." - John Doe
- "I loved how easy it was to make in the slow cooker. The meat was so tender and the vegetables were perfect." - Jane Smith
- "This dish reminded me of my travels to Thailand! It's so good that I'll definitely make it again." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use a slow cooker with a tight-fitting lid to ensure that the dish cooks evenly and does not dry out.
- If you don't have Massaman curry paste, you can use other curry pastes or blends but the flavor may differ slightly.
- Adjust the Sriracha sauce according to your desired heat level; you can add more or less as needed.
