About time I posted a recipe

Massaman Curry

This is a very delicious Thai beef curry. The recipe below is adapted from about 3 or 4 different recipes that I have tried, adjusted to my tastes. This is as good as any Massaman I have had at a restaurant.

1/2 Kilo Diced beef
1 tbs Vegetable oil
500 ml Light coconut cream
2-3 tbs Massaman curry paste (Made in Thailand only)
1 cup Chicken stock
1/2 cup Unsalted peanuts
2 medium Potatos, peeled, rough cut to 1" chunks
1/2 tbs Fish Sauce
1 tbs Tamarind paste
1 Cinnamon stick
2 Bay leaves
4 Cardamom pods, bruised
1 1/2 tbs Palm sugar, grated

In a large saucepan, heat the oil medium to high heat. Brown beef evenly in the oil, constantly stirring. Remove to a plate along with juices. Adjust heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of coconut cream to the pan, stirring for 30 seconds. Add the curry paste, stirring for a further minute. Return the beef and juices to the pan. Add the remaining coconut cream, chicken stock, peanuts, potatoes, fish sauce, tamarind paste, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cardamom pods and palm sugar. Now reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for aproximately 90 minutes until beef is very tender. If the curry appears to be too dry, add either coconut cream or chicken stock. Serve over jasmine rice.