Description
Slow Cooker Massaman Chicken Curry is a rich and flavorful Thai dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered with potatoes, coconut cream, and authentic Massaman curry paste. This easy-to-make slow-cooked curry balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, perfect for a comforting main course.
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 thigh, Massaman curry paste, large potato cubes, quartered onions, coconut cream, tamarind concentrate, and brown sugar. Stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the curry paste and other ingredients.
- Cook Low and Slow: Set the slow cooker to the low setting and cook the mixture for 6 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Make Cornstarch Slurry: While the curry cooks, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until it forms a smooth paste, which will be used to thicken the sauce.
- Thicken the Curry: After 6 hours, stir the cornstarch slurry into the curry. Increase the slow cooker temperature to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly to your desired consistency.
- Season and Serve: Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste. If excess fat has accumulated on top, skim it off before serving to improve texture and flavor. Serve the Massaman chicken curry hot, ideally with steamed rice.
Notes
- The coconut cream may split during the long cooking process, but adding the cornstarch slurry helps bring the sauce back together smoothly.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or celery to enhance flavor and add bulk.
- Skim any excess fat off the surface of the curry before thickening to reduce greasiness.
- Lime juice can be used as an alternative to tamarind concentrate for a slightly different tangy flavor.
- Chicken thighs are recommended for juiciness and flavor, but chicken breasts can also be used if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
