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Panang chicken curry (kaeng panang gai)
First, make the curry paste. Use a pestle and mortar to pound together the dried and fresh chillies, shrimp paste, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, lime zest, white pepper, coriander, cumin, nutmeg and peanuts, plus 1 tsp salt. You should have a rough paste. Alternatively, add all the ingredients to a food processor along with 2-3 tbsp of coconut milk and pulse until you have a paste. Store in a lidded jar in the fridge. Will keep for up to two weeks.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Panang chicken curry (kaeng panang gai) take?
20 min all in โ 10 min prep, 10 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Fish, Shellfish, Peanuts. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Blender, Mixing bowl, Mortar and pestle.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce โ 2. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much fish sauce?
2 of Fish sauce.
How much sugar?
1 of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
chicken โ tofu. Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish. fish-sauce (soy sauce + lime) โ soy sauce + lime. Salty and bright, not funky. A mashed anchovy is closer if fish is acceptable. lime โ lemon. Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice. chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) โ paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) โ garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove โ ยผ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. lemon โ lime. Same acidity, different perfume. Taste before you repeat the squeeze.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.