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Panang Curry

แกงพะแนง/gaeng puh-NAENG/
Also known as: Phanaeng Curry, Penang Curry, Gaeng Panang
Panang Curry
About this dish

A rich, thick red curry made with peanuts and coconut milk, typically served with beef, chicken, or tofu.

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Ingredients
🥩300g beef or chicken, sliced
🥥400ml coconut milk
🌶️3 tbsp panang curry paste
🥜2 tbsp ground peanuts
🍃4 kaffir lime leaves
🍶2 tbsp fish sauce
🍬1 tbsp palm sugar
Method
Serves 2
1
Simmer the thick part of the coconut milk until the oil begins to separate.
2
Stir in the curry paste and cook until fragrant.
3
Add the meat and cook until browned.
4
Pour in the remaining coconut milk, ground peanuts, and kaffir lime leaves, and simmer until the meat is cooked through.
5
Season with fish sauce and palm sugar to taste.
6
Serve with steamed jasmine rice.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Panang curry is milder and thicker than typical red curry, distinguished by the addition of ground peanuts to the curry paste.

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