Massaman Curry

Massaman curry  is a rich, flavorful, and mildly spicy Thai curry. It is a fusion dish, combining ingredients from three sources: Persia, the Indian Subcontinent, and the Malay Archipelago (typically cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cumin, bay leaves, nutmeg, and mace) with ingredients more commonly used in native Thai cuisine (e.g., chili peppers, coriander, lemongrass, galangal, white pepper, shrimp paste, shallots, and garlic) to make massaman curry paste. The dish is typically reinforced with chicken or other meat, potatoes, onions, and peanuts. The richness comes from the coconut milk and cream used as a base.