Massaman Curry
A rich, mildly spiced Thai curry with Muslim-Indian influences, made with coconut milk, potatoes, onions, roasted peanuts, and often beef or chicken.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- massaman curry paste
- coconut milk (Tree Nut)
- potatoes
- onions
- roasted peanuts (Peanut)
- tamarind
- palm sugar
- fish sauce (Fish)
- beef or chicken
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- shrimp paste inside the curry paste
- fish sauce seasoning
- sometimes cashews alongside peanuts
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKUses coconut milk, not dairy. Traditional massaman contains no dairy.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffThe curry paste may contain wheat. Verify with the restaurant or check the paste label.
Peanut-Free
Likely contains restrictionRoasted peanuts are a core, traditional ingredient in massaman curry, not optional.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely contains restrictionCoconut (FDA tree nut classification) is the base. Some versions also include cashews. Verify all nut inclusions.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionThe massaman curry paste contains shrimp paste (kapi) as a traditional ingredient.
Egg-Free
Likely OKEggs are not used in massaman curry.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish sauce is a primary seasoning in massaman curry.
Soy-Free
Check with staffSome versions or pastes add soy sauce. Verify.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not a traditional ingredient in massaman curry.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains shrimp paste and fish sauce. Not vegetarian even in meat-free versions.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | Uses coconut milk, not dairy. Traditional massaman contains no dairy. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | The curry paste may contain wheat. Verify with the restaurant or check the paste label. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Roasted peanuts are a core, traditional ingredient in massaman curry, not optional. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Coconut (FDA tree nut classification) is the base. Some versions also include cashews. Verify all nut inclusions. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | The massaman curry paste contains shrimp paste (kapi) as a traditional ingredient. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | Eggs are not used in massaman curry. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish sauce is a primary seasoning in massaman curry. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Some versions or pastes add soy sauce. Verify. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not a traditional ingredient in massaman curry. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains shrimp paste and fish sauce. Not vegetarian even in meat-free versions. |
Key risk: Massaman curry contains roasted peanuts as a traditional core ingredient, not a garnish. It also contains shrimp paste in the curry base. This is one of the most allergen-dense Thai curries, combining peanuts, shellfish, fish, and potential tree nuts (cashews and coconut) in a single dish.
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