Massaman curry is known throughout the world but most traditional recipes I’ve encountered are highly time consuming and complex. Don’t let that put you off as the rewards are great for those that want to make this Muslim-Thai curry at home.

This is a recipe that’s about using what’s to hand to create a combination of smokiness, acidity, spicy notes, sweetness, and that umami depth of flavour that we all love.

have absolutely no bloody idea why this dish is called this. I’m assuming because traditionally the amount of dried chilli it has in it can seriously mess you up. Either that or tigers hate the taste of it? I’ve also heard people call it by the name waterfall beef, due to how the juices that flow from the beef like a waterfall are used as part of the dressing to give a fuller, richer flavour.