# Massaman beef curry (from Pailin's Kitchen)

Video: [Beef Massaman Curry Recipe มัสมั่นเนื้อ - Hot Thai Kitchen!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8) by [Pailin's Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PailinsKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.49 per serving, ~$13.48 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.51* per serving (75%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario curry with rice at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 lb bone-in beef short ribs
- a drizzle cooking oil
- some water water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp massaman curry paste
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- ~5 Tbsp massaman curry paste
- 1 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 large white-flesh sweet potato
- Half onion
- 1-2 Tbsp fish sauce
- 3 Tbsp palm sugar
- 2 Tbsp tamarind paste
- some roasted peanuts

## Steps

1. [0:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=35s) Separate the beef short rib meat from the bones.
2. [1:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=81s) Heat oil in a pot and sear the beef pieces until browned on all sides.
3. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=88s) Remove the seared beef to a plate.
4. [2:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=125s) Return the bones to the pot, add water and half cup of coconut milk, and one tablespoon of massaman curry paste and one tablespoon of fish sauce.
5. [2:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=149s) Simmer and braise the beef for two hours until fork-tender.
6. [3:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=212s) In a new pot, reduce three quarters cup of coconut milk.
7. [4:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=244s) Add about five tablespoons of massaman curry paste into the reduced coconut milk and sauté until oil separates.
8. [4:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=269s) Pour in the remaining one and a quarter cup of coconut milk.
9. [5:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=302s) Transfer the tender beef back into the pot.
10. [5:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=316s) Skim the scum from the original bone broth and ladle the broth into the curry.
11. [6:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=362s) Add chopped sweet potato and onion chunks to the pot.
12. [6:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=386s) Season with fish sauce, palm sugar, and tamarind paste.
13. [7:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=431s) Simmer gently until the potatoes are fork tender.
14. [7:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5v8F_zhwF8&t=444s) Stir in roasted peanuts and serve over rice.

## Equipment

- pot
- tongs
- plate
- spatula
- ladle
- skimmer spoon

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking heat settings
- Total preparation and cooking duration
- Exact number of servings

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