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Instant Pot Massaman Curry Recipe

This Instant Pot Massaman Curry is a delicious and easy-to-make Thai dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a rich and flavorful curry sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 people
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Massaman curry paste
  • 1 lb chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can coconut milk 14 oz
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the vegetable oil. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in the Massaman curry paste and cook for another minute.
  • Add the chicken thighs and brown them on all sides.
  • Pour in the coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice. Stir well.
  • Add the sweet potato and red bell pepper.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Once done, quick release the pressure and open the lid. Stir in the peanuts.
  • Serve the Massaman curry over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes:

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Massaman Curry, Thai Curry
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