Comments on: Instant Pot Thai Massaman Curry with Beef

By: Suraj

Suraj — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 01:31:43 +0000

Hi, I'm planning to make a triple batch of beef to feed 12 people.
In that case should I simply triple all the ingredients including the semi-homemade curry paste as well? Would love some advice. Thanks!

By: Hayley

Hayley — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:11:04 +0000

In reply to Stacey.

Such a delicious recipe - thank you! Winner, winner, Massaman dinner 🤩

By: Natalie Tsirimokos

Natalie Tsirimokos — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:08:30 +0000

In reply to Mitch. Hello :) I’m about to make it, and I have store bought massaman curry paste on hand, so thought I would use it. How much should I use? It’s Masri brand, made in Thailand

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 01:05:12 +0000

In reply to Stacey. Ah, yes, the terminology for tamarind can be confusing because different brands call it different things. I've since changed my terminology to "tamarind paste" so I will go back and change the recipe. But to answer your question, yes you should stir the tamarind but it's not a huge deal, it would've just been a little bit more tart. Apologies for the confusion!

By: Stacey

Stacey — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:37:02 +0000

Made this last night for dinner and it was such a hit. The Semi-Homeade Massaman Curry Paste has so much flavor. I would have preferred to grind from whole but I only had pre-ground spices. It's a definite keeper. Love that it's made quickly in an IP, too.

I was a little confused that you listed in the ingredients Tamarind "Juice" and not paste. So when I opened my new jar there was liquid floating on top and I just used 2T of that tamarind liquid. Would it have been different if I had stirred my jar and used 2T of paste? Next time I will try that and see what the difference is.

Love your recipes and education!!

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:33:27 +0000

In reply to Maria. You can use a leaner beef and light coconut milk for sure. You will lose coconut flavour because light coconut is less flavourful but that would be the sacrifice for the calories.

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:43:55 +0000

Hi, I am planning on making that for my meal prep. I am on calorie control and craving a good curry. Do you think I can use light coconut milk? And bolar beef to make it leaner?

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:31:19 +0000

In reply to Mares Rmo. Also, if you've got big eaters, feel free to make a double batch to be safe as the curry keeps very well!

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:30:30 +0000

In reply to Mares Rmo. This curry is served with rice as the main starch, so the potato is not meant to be the starch but rather something to complement the beef, and there is meant to just be a few pieces per person. But if you want to serve more potato per person, by all means you can add more potatoes :)

By: Mares Rmo

Mares Rmo — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:53:56 +0000

Your recipes shows "Yield 4 servings". Is this really enough to feed four? One medium potato for four?

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:27:05 +0000

Can I use green curry in this recipe?

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 20:20:42 +0000

In reply to Mitch.

Hi Mitch, it's not supposed to be sour at all, only a slight acidity. This makes me wonder what kind/brand of tamarind paste you're using. I'm curious, so if you don't mind, could you send the pic of the tamarind to htk@hotthaikitchen.com? Thanks!! -Pai

By: Mitch

Mitch — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:15:58 +0000

I found this recipe to be really sour - only used 2tbsp of tamarind paste (Thai brand) and all other Ingredients as listed. Not the type of massaman I’m used to - is it traditionally a sour curry?

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:41:44 +0000

It was so good to be able to learn how to cook a great massaman from scratch. Thank you from Aotearoa New Zealand, Ngā mihi,

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 23:15:47 +0000

How would you modify this recipe for chicken instead of beef. I haven't found an Instant Pot Massaman curry recipe for chicken where the curry sauce taste compares to this recipe. I thought about just substituting chicken for beef, but I think the chicken would have to be cooked for a shorter time and I wonder about the searing part. Love this recipe, though. I make it all the time!

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 23:44:12 +0000

Agree with all the other comments! This recipe is as good as—if not better than—what you get in a Thai restaurant. I added in red pepper and carrots. I couldn’t stop eating it. I kept refilling my bowl!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:09:56 +0000

This recipe has ruined me for takeout Massaman forever. Thank you.

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 23:03:45 +0000

In reply to M.Y.. Yes to omitting peanuts, and brown sugar will do.