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a bowl of massaman curry with rice

Massaman curry

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  • Author: Jessica Hoffman
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stir fry
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easy Thai massaman curry is ready in just 30 minutes!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (can sub vegetable oil)
  • 1 block of firm tofu, cut into cubes (approx 14oz)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 23 tbsp massaman curry paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, sliced
  • 1/2 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas, cut in halves
  • 14oz can coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • peanuts to top (optional)
  • Jasmine rice to serve (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown.
  2. Transfer the tofu to a bowl or plate then heat the remaining 1 tbsp of avocado oil in the skillet.
  3. Add the onion and garlic and let cook for 2 minutes, then mix in the massaman curry paste and let cook for another minute.
  4. Add the carrot, pepper and snap peas and cook on medium-high for another 3 minutes, string occasionally.
  5. Add the coconut milk, coconut sugar and tamari and lime juice and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Add the tofu cubes and mix together.
  7. Taste and adjust any seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve on its own or over rice with crushed peanuts on top.

Notes

Depending on the brand of curry paste you use, you may find you need a little more/less saltiness or sweetness to the curry. Always taste and add a little more soy sauce or coconut sugar if needed.

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 3.5g
  • Protein: 7g