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Massaman curry

If you love rich curries, you will definitely love this beef Massaman curry.

When cooking curries, one of the chief faux pas is not cooking out the paste enough and giving it time to diffuse and split. If you rush this, it can create a raw taste in the curry.

Thai curry has sweetness from coconut milk and palm sugars; savouriness from fish sauce; spicy and earthy notes from the curry paste; and sourness from the finish of lime juice. They combine to achieve a delicious balance, so getting the measurements right is a top tip.

This dish is endlessly versatile, and can be made vegetarian or vegan so easily. Just remove the fish sauce and the meat, and instead use some vegetables and tofu.

Serve with jasmine rice and allow your guests to self-garnish to suit their taste buds.