Description
A rich and flavorful Slow Cooker Massaman Chicken Curry featuring tender chicken thighs cooked with Massaman curry paste, potatoes, onions, and creamy coconut cream, thickened to perfection for a comforting meal that serves eight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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, combine the cubed chicken thighs, Massaman curry paste, large potato cubes, quartered onions, coconut cream, tamarind concentrate, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly to ensure the chicken is well coated with the curry paste and other ingredients.
- Cook Slowly: Cover and cook the mixture on low heat for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Make Thickening Paste: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until it forms a smooth paste to help thicken the curry sauce later.
- Thicken Curry: Stir the cornstarch paste into the cooked curry, then set the slow cooker to high heat and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly to your preferred consistency.
- Season and Serve: Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally skim off excess fat if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty Massaman chicken curry.
Notes
- If the coconut cream splits during the long cooking process, adding the cornstarch mixture helps to bring the sauce back together.
- You can add more vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or celery to increase flavor and bulk up the curry.
- Skim off any excess fat from the surface before thickening the curry if preferred.
- Lime juice can be used as a substitute for tamarind concentrate for a tangy alternative.
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs, but thighs provide more tenderness and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 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: 90 mg
