Chicken Massaman Curry is one of the easiest and most delicious savory Thai curry dishes. With chicken and potatoes cooked into a sweet, slightly spicy sauce, it’s a flavor explosion!
Chicken Massaman Curry
Chicken Massaman Curry is one of my favorite dishes! The name itself can be spelled a million different ways…Massaman, Masuman, Masumun, Matsaman… no matter how you spell it, the delicious dish tastes the same. I came up with my own version of this tasty Thai dish after a girls’ night to our favorite restaurant. My husband helped himself to my leftovers and was hooked. Making your own curry is easy and fun and will save you loads of money on take-out!
What Is Massaman Curry?
Massaman curry is a mild, savory, and slightly sweet curry with fragrant spice undertones such as cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon. It typically isn’t a spicy curry but like most curries, it is easy to adjust the spice level. The added ingredients are basic and include coconut milk, meat, onions, potatoes, and peanuts. Additional meats and veggies can be added but really aren’t needed.
Massaman Curry Paste
Massaman Curry paste is the key to making this recipe successful, it’s the one thing you really don’t want to leave out or substitute. Using store-bough curry paste is so much easier than trying to make your own paste from scratch. Curry paste is very thick and similar to the consistency of tomato paste. It is quite fragrant and will fill up the room with a strong (yet, delicious smelling) aroma. Don’t worry, once you stir in the coconut milk, it will mellow out.
Where To Find Massaman Curry Paste
You can find Massaman curry paste at most Asian Markets and even at many specialty grocery stores. We use the Maesri brand because it is what’s available at the Asian Market closest to us but I know there are other brands available. You can’t really go wrong. The kind we use is usually in a small, yellow 4 oz. can (pictured below). We can usually find it for around $2/can. It can also sometimes be found in lidded plastic or paper containers, glass jars, or vacuum-sealed packages.
Massaman Curry Meat
More often than not, we use chicken as the protein in our Massaman curry (just because it’s what we have on hand most of the time) but we have also used beef and shrimp and loved it. To make vegetarian Massaman curry, you easily can use tofu instead of meat.
What Veggies Go Well in Massaman Curry?
The only two vegetables that seem to be in every Massaman curry across the board are potatoes and onions. Like any curry, there can be all sorts of variations on both meats and vegetables that can take your curry to the next level. Here are some of our other favorite vegetable stir-ins:
- Carrots
- Red, Orange, and/or yellow bell peppers
- Green beans
- Peas
- Baby corn
- Zucchini
- Cauliflower
- Bamboo shoots
What Kind Of Rice Is Best With Massaman Curry?
The best rice to use is Jasmine Rice. Jasmine rice is a long-grain, dry rice that goes well with every Thai dish. It is more fragrant than most rice varieties, which is why it is also known as “aromatic rice”. Brown Jasmine rice can also be used. Basmati rice is a common substitute for Jasmine rice as well. If you can’t find any of these rice varieties, you can just use a simple, long-grain, white rice.
What To Serve With Massaman Curry?
Because curry and rice can be a complete meal on it’s own, there really is no need to have additional side dishes. If you are expecting company or simply just want the meal to go further, you can try some of these tasty Asian-inspired Thai side dishes:
- Thai Coconut Soup
- Asian Cucumber Salad
- Asian Lettuce Wraps (PF Chang’s Copycat Recipe)
- Pork and Veggie Potstickers
- Thai Lettuce wraps
- Oven Roasted Green Beans
Can I Freeze Massaman Curry?
Yes! This dish freezes beautifully. Just make sure to freeze it on its own, without rice (the rice won’t freeze as well and will just absorb all the sauce). Just put the curry into a freezer safe container or Ziplock baggie and keep it in the freezer for up to three months. To reheat, let it thaw in the refrigerator then heat on the stove in a frying pan.
Tips For Making Massaman Curry:
- It’s not a bad idea to boil your potatoes for 3-4 minutes before adding them to your curry. This is a great trick for when you are in a hurry and just trying to get dinner on the table and don’t want to wait for the potatoes to soften in the curry sauce.
- Shake the coconut milk really well before opening so it doesn’t come out in one big clump. You can also avoid this by opening the coconut milk can from the bottom.
- Make it as spicy or as mild as you would like! Add sriracha while cooking or serve it on the side if people prefer different spice levels.
- Instead of adding salt (if needed), try adding soy sauce. It gives you the salty flavor while also deepening the overall flavor of the dish.
- Don’t forget the limes! Adding a squeeze of fresh lime right before serving ties all those delicious flavors together.
More Delicious Curry Recipes
No need to reach for the takeout menus, just try one of these flavorful recipes and enjoy a good curry right in the comfort of your own kitchen!
- Indonesian Peanut Saute
- Chicken Coconut Curry
- Coconut Curry Chicken with Peanuts
- Chicken Panang Curry
- Chicken Tikka Masala
How To Make Chicken Massaman Curry
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Massaman curry paste you will have to get this at your local Asian market
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 28 ounces coconut milk we prefer sweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger you can use fresh, I just used the powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion sliced thin
- 1 pound chicken Sliced VERY thin, I used partially thawed chicken from the freezer. It's easy to slice.
- 4 medium potatoes peeled, cubed
- 2 carrots peeled, sliced
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- sriracha sauce To taste. This is what adds the spiciness.
- red pepper flakes to taste
- jasmine rice cooked
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in an extra large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in curry paste; cook and stir for about 2-3 minutes. This is strong, make sure your windows are open and a fan is blowing.
- Add 1 can coconut milk and stir until well blended. Add ginger, cilantro, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil.
- Add onion and chicken. Reduce to a simmer. When chicken is white and cooked through (about 5 min or so) add another can of coconut milk and bring back to a boil.
- Add remaining ingredients (except for the rice) and stir until everything is well mixed. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are no longer crunchy in the middle. Serve hot over Jasmine rice.
Erica says
Question looks good. Want to try it but saw it had fish sauce. I have an allergy to most fish and seafood. What can be used instead or can it be left out. Thank you
Favorite Family Recipes says
You can use soy sauce or coconut aminos as a substitute! It is just to add salty and umami flavor. Hope this helps!
michael eugene says
You would probably not be allergic to fish sauce, do a skin test
Kerry Willoughby says
Excellent recipe really simply and tastes 100% authentic. Takes me back to eating in the markets of Thailand every time.
Cheryl W says
Great recipe, but please indicate whether coconut milk is sweetened or unsweetened.
Echo Blickenstaff says
Sweetened tasted the best, but you can use unsweetened if you are watching sugar intake. Thank you for pointing this out. I changed it on the recipe.
georgia says
Hi do you have any tips for sweetening the curry if you can’t get sweetened coconut milk?
Echo Blickenstaff says
I’m sorry you can’t find it. Here is an article I found with several substitutes for sweetened coconut milk: https://tastessence.com/coconut-milk-substitute
Carley N says
Best chicken massaman I’ve tried making at home!
Ash says
Simple and delicious!
Lambeth Marshall says
This is the best recipe for Chicken Massaman Curry..exactly like I have had in the best Thai Restaurants…can use oyster sauce if you do not have fish sauce on hand. I used sliced microwave cooked carrots instead of potatoes to cut out some carbs and ate it like a soup or stew instead of over rice as I am on a low carb diet. Yummy.
Georgia Dorries says
Hey
How do you have any recommendations for a sweetened coconut milk? They don’t really sell it in the shops in the uk as far as I’m aware.
Thanks
Favorite Family Recipes says
If we can’t find sweetened coconut milk, we just use regular. It comes out pretty similar! Hope this helps!
Helen says
Omg so yum and easy to make on a busy schedule. Thumbs up from my family
hayley says
Amazing!!! I added water chest nuts, cauliflower, broccoli, jalapeño, green pepper and green onions and it was so amazing! Holding on to this recipe.
Megan says
I just made this and it came out perfect and tasted amazing! Thank you 🙂
Kristen says
HELP! My chicken was way too dry. What did I do wrong? I’ve made this recipe before and the chicken was perfect. I don’t know what I did differently. Any ideas? I’m new to cooking and would LOVE any advice.
Ps. I’ve been googling looking for an answer for over 30 minutes. I’m sick of searching, so I thought I’d just ask the question here. I hope hope hope someone answers.
Favorite Family Recipes says
Chicken dries out when it is overcooked. Maybe the pieces you used last time were thicker so they didn’t cook as fast? Did you use a different cut of chicken? Chicken breasts are often more dry than chicken thighs.
Annabelle Tyree says
This recipe is great! It’s just as good as what I had in a restaurant, if not better.
Instead of potatoes I added squash, carrots mushrooms and a little bit of pineapple. And instead of adding them to the pot, I had cashews, pepper flakes and sriracha set as toppings (because not all of my family likes spicy).
Richar says
Bomb easy massaman recipe
Judy says
Simple and delicious. I made it for the first time and didn’t have cilantro or peanuts. I substituted cashews for the nuts. I also used about 2 pounds of boneless chicken thighs as it is more forgiving and doesn’t dry out like breast meat. Will definitely have cilantro and peanuts and peanut butter next time as it could only make it better. This is a keeper.
Olivia says
This is a fantastic recipe. All the ingredients are easy to get hold of or already in your pantry. I used chicken thigh and didn’t bother with the peanut butter or Sriracha but that’s just personal choice. Absolutely delicious. Will make again without a doubt.
Tiffany says
Easy, delicious recipe. I love a recipe that I can easily make in about 45 minutes, so I’m more likely to regularly make it, and this fits the bill! Made no changes at all to the recipe. Loved it.
Gayle says
I just ordered the curry paste from Amazon. I am excited to make this recipe.
Lynn wood says
Am I the only one who added some pineapple chunks? Delicious recipe, thanks!
Echo Blickenstaff says
Pineapple chunks is a great idea!
Dori H Frank says
That’s my plan tonight! Also using asparagus and serving over grilled salmon instead of chicken. Love this easy recipe Thanks
Kechi says
This curry soup looks incredibly delicious! Just WOW; I am making this after Christmas , and I can’t wait to enjoy this awesomeness!
Claudia Lamascolo says
I love all the flavor in this and will make it again, this was new for us but the family all went crazy over it!
Kathryn says
This recipe is comfort in a bowl. It’s truly delicious, and I’m so glad it will sustain me for the winter!
Alice | SkinnySpatula says
Absolutely beautiful curry! Never made massaman curry at home, but it’s really time to try!
Amy B. says
Best recipe by far! Tastes like my favorite Thai place in town!
Kim Long says
I made this recipe over the weekend and my husband and I loved it so much! We always order massaman curry at Thai restaurants but it’s my first time cooking it so Thank You!! I did end up using more chicken as I had 3lbs of chicken thawed so I doubled the recipe and only used 3 cans of coconut milk but everything still tasted delicious. Will keep this recipe forever!
Jen C. says
Our family LOVES this recipe. Better than take-out. Thank you!
Betsy says
So savory and creamy! I love the tang and the perfect amount of spice. The chicken is so perfectly tender. I just love this curry so much!
Lisalia says
This was SO good! I love trying new-to-me international cuisine. Can’t wait to make it again.
Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter says
What a great family recipe! Love how quick & easy it is to throw together!
Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites says
Massaman Curry is my go-to when we order from our favorite sushi restaurant. I really need to get some of this curry paste and try this recipe – it looks just like the one I order out!!
Anjali says
Yum!! This recipe was so flavorful and easy to make. I loved all the spices in it — will definitely be making it again soon!
Lizet Bowen says
I got my jar of Massaman curry paste today, ready to make this curry for dinner tomorrow. I can’t wait!
Antonio says
Made this recipe and it was delicious. I think 4 potatoes is a bit too much so I put 3 and I still think it’s too much. Maybe a little more chicken for all those potatoes. I’d like to try sweet potatoes since I had it once at a Thai restaurant.
Tyler H says
Made this for the first time last night & it was better than any restaurant I’ve ever been to. Just modified it a smidge. I used cashews instead of peanuts, added a tsp of cinnamon, tsp of turmeric, & a tbsp of minced garlic (add on 1st step, saute with curry paste). This is now a staple recipe at my house. So delicious!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Eilona says
awesome recipe!!! thank you so much
Eva says
Hello, this sounds so delicious. Any idea how to adapt the recipe to make it in the instant pot? Would I use the same amount of liquids?
Favorite Family Recipes says
I haven’t tried it in the instant pot but if I did I would probably cook the chicken the same way as in the recipe, just on sauté mode and then I would add the rest of the ingredients except the rice and cook it on manual high for 5-6 minutes. Let me know how it turns out if you try it!
Andrea Metlika says
This looks incredible. So much flavor! Can’t wait to try it!
Michael S. says
This came out great. I used red curry paste because it was easier to find in my grocery store, and it was just as delicious as the massaman chicken I get at my favorite Thai restaurant. My only suggestion is to add more than just 1 lb of chicken. Fantastic recipe and really easy to cook!
Nick Maiorelle says
Deep flavors. Loved it
Lucy says
This was extremely salty and I only used 2tsp not tbsp of fish sauce. Reading other ppls comments I believe it’s because different paste have different strengths so be careful..
Gaby says
LOVE this recipe. I have shared it with so many friends and family members. I don’t even crave my local Thai restaurant anymore.
Stacy says
This was so good! I accidentally grabbed the massaman paste at the store so I used this recipe to use it up. It was fantastic! I love all types of curry, but my husband does not. This one he actually really liked. Thanks for a great recipe!
Sharice says
Does this freeze well? If so, best way to prep it to freeze and to use later?
Favorite Family Recipes says
I haven’t tried freezing it, so I’m not sure. Let us know how it goes if you try it!
Jorup says
Really great recipe. Perfect for prepping a couple of lunch / dinner boxes and freezing in if needed. I think this might have saved my quarantine! I used a more concentrated massaman paste so only needed 3-4 tbs.
Echo Blickenstaff says
Ahhh – another Massaman Curry lover! I’m so glad you like the recipe and it’s a bright spot during this time. Thank you for the comment!
Kelly says
Really good with cashews and sweet potatoes (sub for white spuds)as well! Happy to have a recipe!!! Thank you!
Rachael Yerkes says
This is one of my favorite curry’s! so delicious and simple to throw together!
Katie says
This recipe was absolutely delicious! My husband requested it again for next week! Thank you!
Trang says
This is easy to make and I thought I would have to go to a specialty grocery store for the ingredients. But you can easily find them anywhere. Simple to make considering the complex flavors!
Amber B says
This recipe is absolutely amazing! Followed the recipe exactly, minus the sirachi and red flakes! 5 stars! Thanks for sharing
Edie says
I made this and followed it closely except I didn’t have chopped peanuts so I put in an extra TBSP of peanut butter. It was Excellent. I used Maesri massaman curry paste from an Asian market and it was just pleasantly spicy. We don’t like it too hot so this was great. Plan to make a large batch for a gathering. Thanks for a wonderful recipe.
David Hille says
This is by far the best recipe using the canned paste…and after making Masaman from scratch, believe me, the paste is the way to go. I didn’t use peanuts, and had to add a bit of water to cover the potatoes and chicken, so I used a total of 4tbsp of peanut butter. I have experimented with the canned paste at least a dozen times, and you have nailed it. Thanks!
Favorite Family Recipes says
We are so glad you liked this recipe! Thanks for letting us know!!
Laurie says
Aaaammmmaaazzzziiiinnng! I use shrimp rather than chicken. Company licks their plates!
Emily Walker says
Oh, I am definitely going to try shrimp next time!
Kerry Willoughby says
Super easy recipe and having come back from Thailand this week my husband commented that this was even better than the one he had on Thailand.
I am living in the UK and all ingredients easily sourced from main stream supermarkets.
Maura Anand says
This is the best Massaman recipe I’ve ever used. Everyone loves it and it is not at all difficult to make and doesn’t involve lots of expensive ingredients. The amounts can be doubled or tripled for a larger crowd. Thanks a million for such an amazing recipe – I never thought a Massaman could become one of my signature dishes and that I could achieve such a delicious, family favorite Thai curry in less than an hour!
Maura Anand says
This is a fabulous recipe. I wouldn’t change a thing!!! This tastes like the best restaurant Massaman with the advantage of being made in your own kitchen. It really stretches your pound of chicken and a few potatoes to feed a good sized group!!! My family love this recipe.
Echo Blickenstaff says
Thank you, Maura! I ran into a neighbor at the grocery store just yesterday who was buying the ingredients to make this for his fiancé. He told me he makes this recipe once a week. It really is a good one!
Doc says
Just finished making this and it’s one of the best we’ve tasted, in a restaurant or out! Fabulous taste and texture.
Erica Walker says
So glad you liked it! So easy to make at home and cheaper than takeout!
Elaine says
Hi, Can you leave out the Fish Sauce or is it 100% nessecary?
Erica Walker says
You can leave it out if you don’t like fish sauce. It adds a salty, tangy flavor that some may not prefer. Totally up to you!
Michael says
Made this for a load of friends, got 5-star reviews all round!
Erica says
Hi Michael- That is awesome! So glad your friends loved it! Thanks for the 5-stars!
Olga Rubio says
I can’t wait to try this recipe:). Can I use lite coconut milk?
Erica says
Yes, you can, it just won’t be quite as thick and creamy. Hope this helps!
Jennifer says
Omg so so so good. I omitted Sriracha/red pepper flakes and subbed some of the potatoes for butternut squash and sweet potatoes. This will definitely have me ordering curry from Amazon regularly!
Favorite Family Recipes says
We are so glad you liked it! Thank you for the 5-star review!
Sandra says
This is my favorite dish at a local Thai restaurant and it tasted just like it. It was amazing. Has anyone tried to keeping it warm in a slow cooker for a couple of hours? We are having company and I want to make it again.
Favorite Family Recipes says
I don’t see why there would be any problem keeping it warm in a slow cooker for a couple hours. You should be totally fine! Hope this helps!
Rochelle says
This recipe is amazing and easy. I was able to order the curry on Amazon and had all the other ingredients. This is better than the local Thai restaurant. I’m planning on making it for our annual ice fishing event in a couple of weeks, bet there will be nothing left!!
Thanks so much for sharing this.
Favorite Family Recipes says
This would be perfect for an ice fishing festival! Should keep everyone nice and warm 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! So happy to hear you liked it so much!
Liz Lazo says
One of the only dishes I’ll eat from our local thai restaurant is massaman curry. I love the balance of heat and sweetness. It has gotten expensive to eat out so I decided to find a recipe. My husband is usually the cook so to be able to do this on my own was awesome. Super easy to follow recipe. I made some tweaks based on my own likes such as using olive oil instead of vegetable oil and adding snap peas and pineapples. I chopped the peanuts peanuts. I also added 1 small can of unsweetened coconut cream as someone else recommended. Seriously an awesome recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Wow thank you so much for sharing! Massaman is one of my go-to menu choices when I go Thai. You almost can’t go wrong no matter where you go. So glad you found our recipe and that it was a success!
Jen says
After eating at our favorite Thai restaurant the other day, my family agreed, we will stay home next time and make this recipe. They love it so much better!! Thanks for sharing, It’s delish.
Favorite Family Recipes says
Wow! That is quite a compliment! Thank you so much! 🙂
Liz says
YUM!
I didn’t have any fish sauce on hand and it still came out awesome. Also added some extra veggies we had to use when we put the potatoes etc in. Everyone loved it ages 5-45.
Thank you!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are so glad you loved it!
Marlene says
My husband’s words after his 1st bowl “Wow! You’ve mastered this dish on your 1st attempt!” This is 1 of our favorite Thai dishes & now we’ll be having it more often. I actually made it in the instant pot.
On SAUTE mode in Instant Pot, I added ginger, garlic, curry paste and chicken and sauted for 30-45 seconds. Added carrots, onions, sweet potatoes and coconut milk, stir well till the curry starts bubbling. Then I cooked on manual for 10 minutes. Perfection!
Favorite Family Recipes says
I am so glad you loved it!! Thanks for the 5-star rating!!
Alexandra says
Does anyone know how to get that thick coconut milk like in the video? All the coconut milk that I bought isn’t thick like in the video.
Favorite Family Recipes says
The coconut milk that comes in cans is thicker. You can usually find it by the Asian foods in your grocery store.
Kendra says
I’m very excited to try making this recipe. I had massaman curry for the first time a few weeks ago and have been craving it ever since.
I’m curious, roughly go much siracha sauce and red pepper flakes do you use? I don’t want to mess it up lol
Favorite Family Recipes says
It really depends on how much spice you like/can handle. I would start out just adding a little bit at a time and taste-testing it until you find the right spice level. Hope this helps!
Marlene says
I didn’t add any sriracha or red pepper flakes. I don’t find that it needed it..
Gail Kingman says
This was AMAZING!! Great recipe, balanced flavors. I add a bit more ginger and cilantro b/c I love it, and I also added some green beans to this for some greens. Will keep in my files for future:) Thank you!!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Oooh sounds yummy!! We are so glad you liked it!!
Sophie says
This was gorgeous! Now cooked this many times and it always gets rave reviews from guests! I dont like fish sauce so use half the amount in the recipe but still tastes fab. Thanks so much.
Favorite Family Recipes says
Thank you for the 5 stars! We are so glad you like the recipe!
Misplacedhippie says
Could someone please tell me what kind of onion I’m suppose to use?
Sweet Vidalia, yellow, white, spring onions? There are so many different kinds and I don’t want to use the wrong one and ruin the dish. Thanks!
Favorite Family Recipes says
You can use any of the ones you have mentioned and it will turn out great! Typically we use yellow onions but any will do fine. Hope this helps!
Jenny says
This recipe is amazing, thanks so much for sharing. The peanut butter is a fab touch and gives the dish an extra depth, so yummy and super easy to make.
Favorite Family Recipes says
I’m so glad you like it, Jenny! Thank you for the 5-star rating!
Smule says
First time making massaman curry. This was delicious. Will def make again. Thank you for the recipe 🙂
Favorite Family Recipes says
So glad you liked it!
Sarah says
I just found this recipe via Pinterest. I’ve made it twice, by request, in the last two weeks. Ohmyyummyness. This rivals any Massaman curry I’ve had in restaurants. Thank you!
Favorite Family Recipes says
So glad you like it!
Roz says
I just made this a day ahead of when it will be served. Naturally I had to taste and I was not disappointed it was delish. I cannot wait to eat it
Tomorrow it will be even better
Favorite Family Recipes says
Good call! We like to double the recipe and freeze half because it reheats so well. 🙂
K.P. says
Excited to try this tomorrow, I am a little nervous because I bought a different brand, it was what was available. It is Mae Ploy. It is a big can, 2 lbs 3 oz. I am hoping to use the suggested measurement I saw in your comment of 4 oz or 1/2 cup. Have you ever tried/heard of that brand? Wish me luck.
Favorite Family Recipes says
I have heard of that brand but haven’t used a big can like that. You should be fine using the 4 oz measurement. Hope this helps!
Craig says
Thank you sooooo much, I tried another massaman curry recipe and it was disgusting so in despair I went back to the interwebs and came across your recipe. I made it just as written and it came out absolutely delicious. It was better than the curry at my favorite thai spot. Thanks again I will be making this recipe a lot.
Erica says
Your comment completely made my day 😀 Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and let us know how you liked it! I am so glad you found a winner! I hope you will keep coming back for more recipes. We have lots of good Thai/Indian ones 🙂
Amanda says
This was really good! I only had one can coconut milk, so I added a can of chicken broth. No lime either, so added a splash of rice vinegar (flavor could’ve used the lime though) I’ll definitely be making this again. Thanks!
Liz says
I made your massaman curry which was great. Mine was a darker brown to yours and I wondered which brand curry paste you used?
We really enjoyed and will be making it again very soon.
Erica says
The brand I use is Maesri. Hope that helps!
jennifer says
can i make this in a slow cooker?
Emily says
I don’t see why not? Go for it! 🙂 Let us know how it worked.
Stephanie says
Love this recipe! Super easy and very authentic tasting. Every bit as good as the massaman curry at my favorite local thai restaurant. Thank you!
Echo says
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you liked it!
Erika Howe says
I’ve made Massaman curry many times and THIS IS THE BEST AND EASIEST RECIPE!!! Faster and more flavorful than my instant pot attempts, better than my slow cooker trials and nearly spot on to my local Thai restaurants-in fact this one is cheaper to make and waaaaay better!!! Thank you for the PERFECT MASSAMAN RECIPE!!!!
Erica Walker says
Hi Erika– love the name btw 😉 — wow what a huge compliment! We are so glad that this Massaman recipe is a new favorite for you (and that you found it easy to make)! Thanks for the kind comment and for the 5-stars!
Gemma Pugh says
Best recipe! Can i ask, have you wver made it using prawn and if so did you do it differently as it cooks different to chicken of course x
Favorite Family Recipes says
We haven’t used prawns before, but that sounds delicious!
Claudio says
Thank you!
I love this dish, I posted your dish picture on the World food guide website for everybody to see.
http://worldfood.guide/photo/347/
http://worldfood.guide/dish/246/
Victoria says
I’ve made this recipe about 5 times now. It’s a hit. We love this so much! I couldn’t find Massaman curry paste so I make my own from here: http://www.thaitable.com/thai/recipe/massaman-curry-paste.
Thank you so much for this recipe, my husband always asks if I can make it again. It’s perfect!!! 🙂
Joan says
This was just delicious! I used 2 cans of the massaman curry paste and it was out of this world yummy! I’ll be making this again and again. Everyone devoured it!
Patty says
This recipe was awesome! My family and I had just had Massaman for the first time at a local Thai restaurant and I wanted to find a recipe. This was perfect!!!! The only change I made was using 2 potatoes and 2 zucchinis and I used a tablespoon of kosher salt instead of the fish sauce. For the curry paste, I found it on Amazon , Maesri massaman curry paste. 🙂
Thank you!!!!!!!!! This is a keeper!
Kate says
I never review recipes but this was too delicious that I had to say thank you!
Megan says
Thank you! I didn’t find massaman paste at the grocery store so I used thai red curry paste, but I’ll try the nearest asian market next time I make this. And my fave Thai restaurant’s massaman curry is a bit thicker, sweeter, and more peanut buttery so I added corn starch, more brown sugar, and more peanut butter. My additions definitely made it less healthy, but it was pretty darn close to what I was aiming for and I couldn’t have done it without your recipe. Had it for dinner tonight and am already looking forward to having it for lunch tomorrow. Thank you again!
Risto says
I recommend to use only half of fish and Worcestershire sauces.
Start with vegetable oil and massaman curry paste (1-1,5tbsp curry pasta, depends how strong it is) and after 1-2 minutes, add chicken for 2-3 minutes and then add the 1st can of coconut milk. Then you can use bigger slices of chicken… First time when I tried this food I used way too much curry pasta!
This dish is even better if you use 2 cans of coconut milk + 1 can of coconut creme!
Otherwise, thank you a lot for the recipe! 🙂
Cheryl says
I have been making masuman for yrs now and I do use this brand of curry paste in the can. I made this tonight and it was such a great recipe! The other day when at the Thai grocery the Thai man that was helping my husband get some groceries mentioned that they use a squash whether butter nut buttercup or what have you…… So tonight that is what I did I made this recipe but subtituted the white potatoes with squash. I just cooked it until the small bites sized squash was nice and soft. I have to say out of all of the masuman curry I have made over the yrs…..this was the best ever! ; ) Amazing! Thanks for the recipe! It’s my new and improved masuman. You have to try using squash instead too….it will blow your mind!
Melissa says
You know is really amazing?!…. Sweet potatoes!!!
Christine says
This recipe is awesome! I made it for a work event and everyone asked for the recipe. Even those who aren’t normally willing to try any ethnic food loved it. I added a small can of chicken broth, and a can of pineapple chunks.
Randi Boxer says
(How large is the can of curry paste? Never saw it in a can
Favorite Family Recipes says
4 oz!
Janell says
Exactly what I want in a homemade masaman. This has become a staple recipe at my house 🙂
Charlene Austin says
Oh my word……you are my newest BFF. This is my favorite Thai dish ever! I cannot wait to hunt down that curry paste and try this. This dish is expensive at our favorite restaurant for how much you get. Thank you!
Erica says
@ Samantha– I looked on the can and it is 4 oz (or 1/2 c.) Hope this helps!
-Erica
Samantha says
Do you know how many ounces or tablespoons (or other measurements) of masaman you use? I don't have a can like the one pictured, and don't want the measurements/taste to be off. Thanks.
Tricia says
Thanks so much for this recipe. I made this and it was a hit! Loved it!
Dede says
You've been featured on my blog, http://dedeland.blogspot.com
Thanks for all the AWESOME recipes!
jdubscontraband says
Wow,
This curry dish is AWESOME! Tastes just like the Thai Bamboo restaurant! Definitely a keeper!
Rebecca says
oh my! I am so excited to try this, you don't even know!!!!!! ahhhhh My fav thai dish by far!!!!