How to Make Panang Curry Paste - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Thai cuisine, then you've probably heard of Panang curry. This rich and complex curry is known for its creamy texture and bold flavors. But what really sets Panang curry apart is its unique paste, which is the key to its delicious taste. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make your own Panang curry paste from scratch.

Panang curry paste is a blend of aromatic herbs, spices, and other flavor-packed ingredients that come together to create a bold and savory base fo...

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Ingredients

  • 10 dried red chile peppers
  • 4 large green chile peppers
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 4 pieces mace
  • 2 pods cardamom
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced lemongrass
  • 2 tablespoons peeled and chopped cilantro root
  • 2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns
  • 6 makrut lime leaves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon peeled and chopped galangal
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 3/4 cup

  • Place red chile peppers in a bowl and cover them with warm water. Let sit until rehydrated, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Place green chile peppers, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mace, and cardamom in a large, dry skillet over medium heat. Toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer red chile peppers and toasted spices to a mortar and pestle. Add shallots, garlic, lemongrass, cilantro root, peppercorns, lime leaves, galangal, shrimp paste, and salt. Pound together into a coarse paste. The past will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.
  • Nutrition

    54 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 400mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 124mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 309mg