massaman

Peanutty Thai stew

Massaman is a Thai curry, milder and sweeter than most, made with coconut milk, potatoes, peanuts, and warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cumin.

The dish reflects Persian and Indian influences on Thai cuisine.

It typically features beef or chicken: The massaman curry here is excellent.

ingredients

peanut

Edible underground legume

tamarind · cinnamon · cardamom · star anise · bay leaf · nutmeg · cumin · coriander · turmeric · palm sugar

spices

cardamom

Aromatic seed pod spice

cumin · coriander · star anise · bay leaf · mace · white pepper · cumin seed · coriander seed · spice paste

flavor

rich

Having much of something

aromatic · warming · nutty · creamy · complex · layered · fragrant · comforting · earthy · subtle

thai

Thailand

Southeast Asian kingdom

street food · Siam · Thai herbs · coconut milk · jasmine rice · roti

fusion

Persian

Of or from Iran

trade route · Silk Road · hybrid · cross-cultural · adapted · influenced · blend · immigrant cuisine

Categories
Opposites
thai curry heat level

massamangreen curry

Thai coconut chili dish

jungle curry · tom yum · red curry · panang curry · yellow curry

thai curry color/type

massamangreen curry

Thai coconut chili dish

red curry · panang curry · yellow curry

culinary flavor profile

massamangreen curry

Thai coconut chili dish

vindaloo · Nashville hot · Nashville hot chicken · jerk chicken

Phrases
Family

Muslim

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G