Massaman Chicken and Potato Pie
A golden shortcrust pie packed with massaman-spiced chicken and potatoes, a fusion pie worth the effort.
Made with Massaman curry paste and Shortcrust pastry. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 40
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.80 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion for 5 minutes. Add your ready made Massaman curry paste (see the base recipe) and fry for 2 minutes.
7 min - 2
Add the chicken and stir for 4 minutes. Add the potatoes, coconut milk, water, tamarind, fish sauce and palm sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are just tender.
20 min - 3
Mix the cornflour with 2 tablespoons of cold water, stir into the filling and simmer for 2 minutes until thick. Stir in the peas and cool completely.
2 min - 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Spoon the cooled filling into a 1.5 litre pie dish.
- 5
Roll out your ready made shortcrust pastry (see the base recipe) on a floured surface to a lid 5 cm bigger than the dish. Cover the filling, press the edges, trim and cut a small steam hole.
- 6
Brush with milk and bake for 35 minutes until deep golden and the filling is steaming hot all the way through.
35 min - 7
Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Cool the filling fully before adding the pastry, or the lid goes soggy.
- Keep the filling thick. A runny filling will leak and make the pastry heavy.
- Serve with rice or a crisp cucumber salad.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 1 to 2 hours and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I make it ahead?
Yes, make the filling a day early and chill it, then top with pastry and bake on the day.
Can I use ready made pastry?
Yes, any shortcrust or puff pastry works. Check the label for dairy or gluten as needed.
Can I make it gluten free?
Use gluten free shortcrust pastry for the lid, and the rest of the ingredients are already gluten free.
More made with massaman curry paste
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GFDFEFSticky Massaman Chicken Wings with Lime Dipping Sauce
GFDFEFMassaman Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas and Pickled Onions
DFEFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.