Chicken Massaman Curry with Wheat Beer and Crispy Shallots

INGREDIENTS

Chicken thighs, cut into large chunks (about 3 lb., 1.5kg), boneless skinless

1 cup

Cilantro, stems leaves and tender lightly packed

1/2 cup

Peanuts, roasted unsalted

Red onions (about 3/4 lb.), medium

3/4 cup

Chicken stock, low sodium

1 14 ounce can

Coconut milk, unsweetened

8 oz

Massaman curry paste

3 tbsp

Fish sauce

3 tbsp

Lime juice, fresh

Cinnamon stick

2 1/2 tbsp

Palm or light brown sugar

Star anise pods

1 tbsp

Vegetable oil

bottle Belgian-style wheat beer

1.5 lb. red-skin potatoes or Yukon Gold, cut into large chunks