Description
A rich and flavorful Slow Cooker Massaman Chicken Curry featuring tender chicken thighs simmered with potatoes, onions, and creamy coconut. Enhanced with tamarind and brown sugar for authentic Thai taste, thickened to perfection for a comforting meal perfect for serving 8.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Curry
- 1 kg chicken thigh, cubed
- 6 Tbsp Massaman curry paste
- 500 g potatoes, large cubes
- 2 onions, quartered
- 640 ml coconut cream
- 1 tsp tamarind concentrate
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
To Thicken
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: In a slow cooker, place the cubed chicken thighs, Massaman curry paste, potatoes, quartered onions, coconut cream, tamarind concentrate, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the curry paste and other ingredients.
- Cook slowly: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Make the thickening slurry: While the chicken cooks, mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until it forms a smooth paste.
- Thicken the curry: After 6 hours, stir the cornstarch slurry into the curry sauce in the slow cooker. Switch the setting to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season and serve: Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally skim off any excess fat from the top before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your Massaman chicken curry.
Notes
- The coconut cream may split due to the long cooking time, but adding the cornstarch slurry will help bring the sauce back together.
- You can add more vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or celery for additional flavor and texture.
- Skim excess fat from the curry surface before thickening if desired to reduce richness.
- Lime juice is a great substitute for tamarind concentrate if you prefer a slightly different sour note.
- Chicken thighs are recommended for juiciness, but chicken breasts can be used as an alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
