How to pronounce Massaman curry

Massaman curry is written แกงมัสมั่น where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kɛ̄ːŋ mát.sā.màn/. In plain English letters that is GAENG MUT-sah-mun, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Dumplingguy, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Massaman curry?

Massaman curry is a main dish of Thailand. Where it comes from: Central Thailand. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken, beef, potato and nuts & seeds. It tastes rich and spicy.

Where Massaman curry comes from

Massaman curry is one of 35 signature dishes of Thailand on this map. See all dishes from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

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