curry
Panang Curry
แกงพะแนง
Medium-Mild
Panang Curry is a thick, dry-style Thai curry with a nutty richness from ground roasted peanuts in the paste. Less soupy than other curries, it clings to the meat with a concentrated, slightly sweet and deeply savoury sauce.
Key Ingredients
- panang curry paste
- coconut cream
- beef or chicken
- kaffir lime leaves
- palm sugar
Where to Try It
Most mid-range Thai restaurants — beef Panang is the gold standard version to order.
Tips
- Order beef Panang for the most traditional experience — the slow-cooked beef becomes incredibly tender in the thick sauce.
- The sauce should coat the meat rather than pool like a soup — a good Panang is thick and glossy.