Jamie cooks with Poo | Thai Massaman curry

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, while tofu is a plant-based option.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

massaman curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: red curry paste

Homemade paste can be tailored for health, while red curry paste is easier to find.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Toast fennel seeds, cardamom seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, and black peppercorns in a pan until fragrant.

Crack cardamom seeds and put them in a bowl with the other toasted spices.

Chop half a stick of lemongrass and an inch piece of galangal, then add to the pan.

Roughly chop garlic and onions, then add to the pan and stir-fry.

Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon to the pan.

Add 2 tablespoons of massaman curry paste and cook until fragrant.

Add 400g of flank steak to the pan and cook for a bit.

Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk and mix well.

Add a handful of roasted peanuts and 1 cup of water.

Add a little tamarind and 2 bay leaves.

Add 2 tablespoons of palm sugar and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce.

Add chopped onions and potatoes to the mixture.

Reduce heat and let simmer for about an hour until the meat is tender.

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