A fusion of Thai and Indian flavours with a wild twist, this Venison & Kumara Massaman Curry combines the richness of venison with the sweetness of kumara. Slow-cooked with coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, and warm spices, this dish is full of hearty, bold flavours. Topped with crushed peanuts, coriander, and fresh chilli, it's a comforting and exotic meal perfect for those looking to elevate their venison game.
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 2 hours hours
Total Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
- 500 g cubed venison steak
- 500 g cubed orange kumara
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tbsp Massaman curry paste
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 brown onion, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste (or mango chutney)
- 2 tsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 red chilli (for serving)
- 1 handful fresh coriander (for serving)
- 1 handful toasted and crushed peanuts (for serving)
- 1 salt & pepper to taste
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 160°C (bake).
Prepare Curry Base: In an ovenproof dish, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut milk and fry the Massaman curry paste for 1 minute.
Sear the Venison: Add the cubed venison to the dish, stirring to coat the meat in the curry paste. Sear until the meat is browned.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the remaining coconut milk, followed by ½ can of water. Add the cubed kumara, kaffir lime leaves, sliced onion, cinnamon stick, tamarind paste, coconut sugar, and fish sauce. Stir in chilli flakes to your preferred spice level.
Bake: Cover the dish and bake in the oven for 2 hours, allowing the flavours to develop and the venison to become tender.
Serve: Once cooked, top with crushed peanuts, fresh coriander, and sliced red chilli. Serve with rice or crusty bread.
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