Kaeng Masaman Thai Islamic Curry Beef Recipe

• 7 x dry chilies
• 2 Tbsp. coriander seed
• 1 Tbsp. cumin seed
• 1 Tbsp. shredded ginger
• 1 x bruised lemongrass
• 1 tsp seasalt
• 5 x black peppercorns
• 1/4 tsp shredded nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp terasi, (shrimp paste)
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 8 x shallots
• 6 x cloves garlic
• 3 lb beef (or possibly chicken, duck, pork)
• 4 c. coconut lowfat milk
• 150 gm roasted peanuts, briefly grnd
• 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
• 5 x cloves
• 2 x inches cinnamon
• 1 tsp cardemom
• 1 Tbsp. lemonjuice

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