Chicken Massaman Curry With Wheat Beer and Potatoes Recipe

Name: Chicken Massaman Curry With Wheat Beer and Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil; 2 medium red onions (about 3/4 pound), cut pole to pole into 8 wedges each; 8 ounces massaman store-bought curry paste (about 1/2 cup; 300g); 1 (12-ounce; 355ml) bottle Belgian-style wheat beer; 1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk; 3/4 cup (175ml) homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock; 3 tablespoons (45ml) Asian fish sauce; 2 1/2 tablespoons (30g) palm or light brown sugar; 2 star anise pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 8 to 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds; 1.5kg), cut into large pieces; 1 1/2 pounds (700g) red or Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into large chunks; 1/2 cup (75g) roasted unsalted peanuts; 3 tablespoons (45ml) fresh juice from about 2 limes, plus lime wedges for garnish; Kosher salt, to taste; Steamed or boiled rice, for serving; 1 cup (30g) lightly packed cilantro leaves and tender stems, for garnish; Fried shallots, for garnish (optional)