Vegetarian Thai Massaman Curry
With Indian influences and popular among Muslim communities in Southern Thailand, massaman curry is a truly global dish.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 1tablespoon oil
- 1tablespoon Chinese Five-spice powder
- ½teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½teaspoon turmeric
- ¼teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 ½cups coconut milk
- 1cup vegetable broth
- 2potatoes, chopped
- 1cups seitan , chopped
- 1tablespoon peanut butter
- 2whole cloves
- 1teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼teaspoon cinnamon
- 2teaspoons brown sugar
- ⅓cup peanuts or cashews, optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
In a large skillet or stockpot, heat five-spice powder, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne in oil for just one minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.Step 3
Reduce heat to medium-low and add coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Add potatoes, seitan, cloves, and salt, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.Step 4
Uncover, add peanut butter, cinnamon, sugar and peanuts or cashews, and heat for one more minute. Serve over rice (or another cooked whole grain , if you prefer). If you prefer a thicker vegetarian Massaman curry, dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 3 tablespoons water and add to the curry, simmering for 2 to 3 minutes, until thick. Makes 6 servings Nutritional information, per serving: Calories 305; Fat 20 g Protein 11 g Sodium 391 mg Fiber 1.8 g Carbohydrate 25 g Sugar 1.6 g, Zinc 1.1 mg, Calcium 56 mg, Iron 2.8 mg Vitamin D 0 mg, Vitamin B12 0 mg