Massaman Curry Jay

Massaman Curry Jay is a rich and aromatic Thai vegetarian curry that blends the warmth of spices with the creaminess of coconut milk. This comforting dish is packed with nutritious vegetables and served with fragrant jasmine rice.

Ingredients

• Coconut milk - 400 ml
• Massaman curry paste - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Potatoes - 200 grams, diced
• Carrots - 100 grams, sliced
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Bell pepper - 1, chopped
• Chickpeas - 150 grams, cooked
• Peanuts - 50 grams, roasted and roughly chopped
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish
• Salt - to taste
• Jasmine rice - 150 grams (uncooked)

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then cook it according to package instructions.
2. In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
3. Stir in the Massaman curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the diced potatoes and sliced carrots to the pan, stirring well to coat them in the curry paste.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
6. Add the chopped bell pepper, cooked chickpeas, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir to combine and let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
7. Season with salt to taste and add the roasted peanuts just before serving.
8. Serve the Massaman Curry Jay hot over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 570
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 80 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from various vegetables.
• Provides a good source of protein and fiber from chickpeas and peanuts.

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