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Panang Curry

Name: Panang Curry
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk; 3 tablespoons Panang curry paste; 2 tablespoons ground peanuts; 300 grams chicken breast; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon palm sugar; 4 leaves kaffir lime leaves; 2 small red chili peppers; a handful basil leaves

Panang Curry is a rich and creamy Thai curry known for its thick, slightly sweet, and mildly spicy character. It often features a blend of coconut milk, red curry paste, and ground peanuts, making it a beloved dish in Thai cuisine that reflects the balance of flavors central to Thai culinary tradition.

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Thai70%

Malaysian30%

Ingredients

coconut milk
1 cup
Panang curry paste
3 tablespoons
ground peanuts
2 tablespoons
chicken breast
300 grams
fish sauce
2 tablespoons
palm sugar
1 tablespoon
kaffir lime leaves
4 leaves
red chili peppers
2 small
basil leaves
a handful

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Panang Curry is believed to have originated from the Penang region in Malaysia, influencing Thai cuisine through cultural exchange. It was adapted in Thailand with local ingredients and techniques, becoming a staple in central Thai culinary practices.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Thai70%

ingredients+techniques

Malaysian30%

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Techniques

stir-frying simmering paste making

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