Steam Combi Recipe: Massaman Lamb Shank Curry

This is a very easy almost totally hands off slow cooked dinner. You can even omit the searing of the curry paste and meat if you wish but we like the extra toasted flavour this results in .
There are 2 types of lamb shank. The fore shank is thinner and smaller and usually one per person is a good serving size. The hind shank is much bigger and more meaty and could easily be shared between 2 or more people.  Use a good quality curry paste - we like Ayam brand 
Cook this in a pan that will go from cooktop to Oven. A lid is not required for this recipe

METHOD

1. Toast the curry paste in a little oil in the pan.
2. Add the lamb shanks, turning to brown all sides
3. Add the onion and cook until opaque but not browned.
4. Add the stock and half the coconut cream, along with the star anise and lemongrass if you are using 
5. Set the oven to STEAM> 100C 1hour 30 minutes
6. Set a timer for 30 minutes and another for 1 hour to remind you to turn the meat in the sauce regularly.
7.  When this cooking cycle is completed set the oven to STEAM ASSIST> Fan Assisted+Steam> 140C 1 hour 30 minutes.
8. Set a timer for 30 minutes and another for 1 hour to remind you to turn the meat again.
9. When there is 1 hour left , add the kumara slices and the remaining coconut cream and give it a little stir
10. Serve with rice,  and green vegetables of your choice and sprinkle with a little of the chilli slices and coriander leaves.