Set for Five

Chapter V · Deep broths·Thai

Massaman beef

coconut-peanut, stew-tender. coconut-spice. 5 servings.

6-qt Instant Pot inner pot + fridge space overnight

High Pressure 40 min · Full Natural Release

Cut

  • 2 lb (900 g)·beef chuck, 1.5-in (4 cm)
  • 1 lb (450 g)·potatoes, large chunks
  • 1 (250 g)·onion, wedges

Sauce

  • 4 Tbs (72 g)·massaman curry paste
  • 1 can, 13.5 oz (400 mL)·coconut milk
  • 1.5 Tbs (22 mL)·fish sauce
  • 1/2 cup (120 mL)·water

Layer

  • 1/4 cup (35 g)·roasted peanuts

Pressure

High Pressure 40 min

Release

Full natural release, about 28 min

Same coconut pantry as the lemongrass pork, a peanut-spice beef stew instead of a shreddable pork.

Next pot

Same pantry, different taste

Similar ingredients, another texture or cuisine — so the next delay start does not taste like last night.