Massaman Beef curry

The method

1. 01

   Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, then roast the peanuts on a baking tray for 5 mins until golden brown.

2. 02

   When cool enough to handle, roughly chop the peanuts.

3. 03

   Reduce oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.

4. 04

   Heat 2 tbsp coconut cream in a large casserole dish with a lid.

5. 05

   Add the curry paste and fry for 1 min.

6. 06

   Stir in the beef and fry until well coated and sealed.

7. 07

   Stir in the rest of the coconut with half a can of water, the potatoes, onion, lime leaves, cinnamon, tamarind, sugar, fish sauce and most of the peanuts.

8. 08

   Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 2 hrs in the oven until the beef is tender.

9. 09

   Sprinkle with sliced chilli and the remaining peanuts.

10. 10

    Serve straight from the dish with jasmine rice.