Penang Curry
A rich and spicy curry from the Penang region of Malaysia, made with coconut milk, peanuts, and a variety of spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Thai basil leaves - A handful
- Roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup, crushed
- Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
- Kaffir lime leaves - 3, torn into pieces
- Palm sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Penang curry paste - 2 tablespoons
- Chicken - 500 grams, cut into pieces
- Coconut milk - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the curry paste. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, palm sugar, and kaffir lime leaves to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the sliced red bell pepper and crushed peanuts to the pan. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves.
- Serve the curry hot with steamed rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 10g