# 🍛 Authentic Massaman Curry Recipe 🍛
### Ingredients:
- 500g beef or chicken (cubed)
- 2 tbsp Massaman curry paste
- 400ml coconut milk 🥥
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced 🧅
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 tbsp fish sauce 🐟
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 3 cardamom pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 🥔
- 1 cup roasted peanuts 🥜
- 1 cup water or beef stock
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿
### Steps:
1. **Heat the Oil**: In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the Massaman curry paste and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. 🌶️
2. **Add Protein**: Add the beef or chicken cubes and cook until browned on all sides. This will lock in the flavor! 🍖
3. **Onions and Garlic**: Stir in the sliced onion and minced g