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Chicken Massaman Curry With Wheat Beer and Potatoes Recipe

Chicken Massaman Curry With Wheat Beer and Potatoes Recipe
  • Category

    Valentine's Day

  • Cusine

    Indian

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 medium red onions , cut pole to pole into 8 wedges each

8 ounces massaman curry paste

1 bottle Belgian-style wheat beer

1 can unsweetened coconut milk

3/4 cup homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce

2 1/2 tablespoons palm or light brown sugar

2 star anise pods

1 cinnamon stick

8 to 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs , cut into large pieces

1 1/2 pounds red or Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into large chunks

1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts

3 tablespoons fresh juice from about 2 limes, plus lime wedges for garnish

Kosher salt, to taste

Steamed or boiled rice, for serving

1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves and tender stems, for garnish

Fried shallots, for garnish

Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened slightly and golden brown in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add curry paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in beer and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, chicken stock, fish sauce, sugar, star anise, cinnamon stick, chicken, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add onions back to pot and continue simmering, uncovered, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Discard star anise pods and cinnamon stick. Spoon off any excess fat on the surface, if necessary. Stir in peanuts and lime juice and season to taste with salt, if needed. Serve with rice, garnishing with cilantro, lime wedges, and fried shallots .