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Panang Curry Paste

Panang Curry Paste is a traditional Thai recipe for a classic curry spice blend of chillies, with coriander, cumin, peanuts and galangal. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Thai version of: Panang Curry Paste.

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

15 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Makes:

1 jar

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Chilli RecipesSpice RecipesThailand Recipes


This is a classic curry paste from the Panang region of Thailand typically used to make curries fried in coconut cream.

Ingredients:

30g large, dried chillies,soaked until soft and de-seeded
1 tsp salt
2 tsp galangal, julienned
2 tbsp lemongrass, sliced into rounds
1 tbsp coriander root
1 tsp toasted coriander seeds
1 tsp toasted cumin seeds
2 tbsp garlic, chopped
2 tbsp shallots, chopped
1 tbsp roasted peanuts
1 tsp shrimp paste (belachan)

Method:

Combine the cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a mortar and grind until powdered. Remove and set aside. Add the chillies and salt to the mortar and pound until it forms a paste (this will take a while). When the chillies are completely smooth add the lemongrass and pound again until you have a paste. Now add the galangal and coriander roots and pound once more into a smooth paste.

Add the peanuts, shallots, garlic and the powdered spices and mash into a paste. Finally add the shrimp paste and mash to mix thoroughly. Set aside in the refrigerator until needed.