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Beef Panang Curry

Thai Panang Curry with Beef - an authentic Panang curry fried in thick coconut cream, providing a thick, creamy, soup-like gravy.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 611 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) beef sliced into about 1/4-inch (5mm) thick (I use chuck roast here)
  • 5 tablespoons oil
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves thinly shredded
  • 16 oz (455g) coconut cream or coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar or sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • salt and sugar to taste
Panang Curry Spice Paste:
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2- inch (1cm) galangal chopped
  • 1 lemongrass use white part only, cut into 2-inch (5cm) length
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro stems or roots
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red-skin roasted peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste belacan

Instructions

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  1. Blend all the Spice ingredients into a smooth paste.
  2. Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry the kaffir lime leaves for 30 seconds. Add the spice paste and continue stir-frying for 1–2 minutes, or until fragrant. Reduce the heat to medium and stir-fry until the oil begins to separate slightly.
  3. Add the beef and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the coconut cream and fry briefly for 1–2 minutes. Add the palm sugar and fish sauce, stir well, then cover the wok.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meat is thoroughly cooked and tender to your liking. Adjust the seasoning with salt or fish sauce, and sugar to taste.
  6. Add some water if you prefer a saucier, gravy-like texture, or if the dish appears too dry. Serve with hot steamed Jasmine rice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4people Calories 611kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 85g (131%) Saturated Fat 61g (305%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 1166mg (49%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 611

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 611kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 85g 131%
Saturated Fat 61g 305%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 1166mg 49%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.