Vegetarian Thai Massaman Curry Recipe | Cach Nau Cari Thai Chay | Ca Ri Chay

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

massaman curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: red curry paste

Homemade paste can be healthier and red curry paste is often cheaper.

Cut the tofu into cubes.

Peel and cut the sweet potato and potato into cubes.

Fry the tofu and potatoes until golden brown.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil into a pot and sauté the shallots until translucent.

Add the sweet potato and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Add 1 cup of water into the pot, then add half of the massaman curry paste, give it a quick stir, and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add the fried potatoes to the pot.

Add 2 more cups of water and simmer for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add the fried tofu, another cup of water, and the rest of the massaman curry paste, stirring to mix everything together.

Pour in 1 can of coconut milk and stir gently.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of mushroom powder, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.

Simmer for 5 minutes and it's ready to be served.

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