Massaman Curry ala Cap Pee Set

[Captain Sensible]

Hi everyone, se sois I am gonna step you through one of my favourite curries.
Surfing around the net recipe sites you will find that Massaman Curry has many variations on the theme. This one is no different as I generally just go with what I have got in the cupboard. That said, I did nip up to the super to get some fresh lemon grass and coriander. I had another arguement with the fruit and veg section manager so to spite him I stole some Galangal as well.

Anyway here are the ingredients for my Massaman Curry ala Cap Pee Set.



So we have
an onion
one lime (for the zest)
one stick of lemon grass
one stolen knob of Galangal
3 fresh hot chilli's
2 cloves of garlic
one wotsit of fresh coriander
dried chilli flakes
red curry paste (authentic)
coconut milk
tomato paste
fish sauce
olive oil
chilli sauce

Oh and you are gonna need some dead cow.



Looks awful doesnt it.

So first we need to chop the onion and bung that in the pot with a little oil.



When the chopped onion starts to soften then add the meat along with all the bits except the chopped fresh coriander and lime zest. You can bung that in a bit later.



If you are on track it should look something like this.



Now let that cook up on a medium heat until the meat is browned a bit.

[Captain Sensible]

Once the meat and stuff is browned up a bit it is time to add the fish oil (about one tablespoon).



Stir that through and dont worry about the smell.
Next step is to add the coconut milk. Just one small capong will do it.



Also add the tomato paste and stir it all in nicely. It is now time to turn the heat down to as low as you can get it so that it will simmer.

Stir it a few times ensuring that all the daggy bits of onion aint sticking to the sides of the pot. By now it should be a nice baby shit brown colour.



Once the heat has reduced and it is simmering, then you can add the chopped fresh coriander and the zest of lime that you zested with the ol' cheese grater.



Thats it. You are done and can now go and have a ciggie.

Let that simmer for at least an hour which is what is happening right now, live, as we speak, so I cant show the end result yet but I am gonna knock up some nice fluffy rice and eat it in a coupla hours. Tune back in for the finished meal complete with a sprig of fresk coriander to make it look really snazzy.



Now where's me fags?

[MeMock]

Great stuff mate.

Why did you have a fight with the vege bloke?

Time to start a garden in ya back yard me thinks.

[Captain Sensible]

Great stuff mate.

Why did you have a fight with the vege bloke?

Time to start a garden in ya back yard me thinks.

I am just about to give my notice in here at the resort MeMock and move to the Los so starting a vege patch just aint on my list mate.

The manager at Woolies and I have never got on ever since I pointed out that his fruit and veg section was all to cock. He is gay I think.

Anyway, I have just finished my dinner (belch) and it was deelishus mate. A bit (lot) too hot though and the perspiration is pouring off me.
I shall bung up the final pics in just a mo.

[MeMock]

Fair dinkum? You really are making the move back? jing jing?

Tell me more.

[Captain Sensible]

You got skype working yet?

[MeMock]

yep but the missus is using the blue tooth head set at the moment.

Could be a while

[Captain Sensible]

Well folks, like most of what I knock up you should feel free to experiment with different ingredients. I have to say that The Massaman ala Cap Pee Set was absolutely delicious, if a little too hot.



Good thing I was hungry coz now I couldnt fit another thing in.




Burp.

[Captain Sensible]

yep but the missus is using the blue tooth head set at the moment.

Could be a while

Give me a nod whenever mate 'capsensible'.

[aging one]

Now Cap. that one looked awsome. But the best part is the commentary, I think with the Aussie twang you'd be a hit in America. "Cooking with the Captain" as you have said. Really nice stuff.

[Captain Sensible]

Cheers mate. Does my ozzie twang really come across in my posts coz my accent isnt really that strong. I spent a long time in the UK and a lot of folks think I am a pom.

Tonights nosh was awesome if I do say so myself and I have got leftovers for Pru Knee. What a silly name for a gal eh?

[dirtydog]

one stolen knob of Galangal

who is the poor knobless guy?

[poolcleaner]

who is the poor knobless guy?

That was Galangal Jones DD, can't you keep up?


cap, you've got to try that with kangaroo I swear it's the best.

[dirtydog]

kangaroo knobs? you aussies are one sad sick nation, I suppose it's a national delicacy...

[aging one]

What the hell happened to Pru's knee? That was really first rate mate. And I dont have the slightest idea what you sound like but you type just hunky dory!!

[poolcleaner]

And now for some dinki-di, ridgey-didge true farking blue Thai food.

We have deep fried tofu squares, unknown meat balls on a stick and a cabbage and tuna(?) soup.
Soi Watanawong Pratunam, Bangkok!

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[Captain Sensible]

I am coming to your house Poolie. There is no fokking stopping me mate.

[poolcleaner]

Sorry there's no beer....I had them at the bar looking at all the local girlies going about thier business.

[dirtydog]

I often wondered what was important in poolies life, his table says it all

[poolcleaner]

I set the table with you in mind!


Damn, I forgot the condoms

[Marmite the Dog]

Jeez, that looked good. I'm starvin' Marvin now.