Thai Massaman Curry
Massaman curry is a rich, mild, and aromatic Thai curry that originates from the southern regions of Thailand, influenced by Persian and Indian flavors. It typically features tender chunks of beef or chicken, potatoes, onions, and peanuts, all simmered in a fragrant coconut milk-based sauce with warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in fat and calories due to the coconut milk and peanuts, but it also provides a good amount of protein from the meat and some fiber from the potatoes and onions. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 mcg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Massaman curry is unique among Thai curries for its use of dried spices not commonly found in other Thai dishes, reflecting its historical connection to the spice trade. It was once ranked as the world's most delicious food in a CNN Travel poll, highlighting its global appeal.
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