Massaman Jay

Massaman Jay is vegan massaman curry — the rich, mildly spiced curry made without meat, substituting tofu and potato as the main proteins, with the coconut milk-based sauce remaining fully flavourful.

Cultural Origin

Massaman Jay is the jay (strict Buddhist vegetarian) reinterpretation of the Thai-Muslim-origin massaman curry, prepared during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival and other observance periods. The animal protein is replaced with tofu, mock meat, or potato and peanut, and the paste is reformulated to exclude shrimp paste and pungent alliums.

Allergens & Sensitivities

Key Ingredients

• tofu
• potato
• massaman paste
• coconut milk
• roasted peanuts

Where to Try It

Vegan Thai restaurants and Jay festival stalls; also available at most curry houses on request.

Tips

• Request tofu and vegetables if ordering at a standard Thai restaurant — massaman sauce's mild spice profile works wonderfully without meat.

Frequently Asked Questions