panang curry

Thailand · Southeast Asia

Short description: Panang curry is richer and thicker than many soupier curries, coating slices of meat in a glossy coconut-based sauce.
Ingredients: A thick coconut curry made with red curry paste, meat, lime leaves, fish sauce, palm sugar, chile, and peanuts.
Cultural note: The sauce is often reduced until concentrated, balancing aromatic paste, coconut richness, mild sweetness, and citrusy leaf garnish.
Common misconception: It should not be as thin as a soup; the concentrated sauce is a key part of the style.

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