Creamy, fragrant & mild of heat - Massaman Beef Curry is Thai comfort food at its best.
Many consider Thai food to be fiery hot. While that is true for some of the quintessential Thai recipes - green curry chicken, hot & sour soup are two that spring to mind - many Thai dishes are actually quite low on the heat scale but still maintain the aromatic flavors synonymous with the country's cuisine. Massaman Beef Curry is one such recipe.
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