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Panang Curry Paste
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Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Make homemade Panang curry paste with fragrant lemongrass, zesty lime leaves, spicy chile peppers, savory shrimp paste, and aromatic galangal for a truly authentic Thai curry experience.
Ingredients:
  • 10 dried red chile peppers
  • 4 large green chile peppers
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 0.5 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
Instructions:
  • Place vibrant red chile peppers in a bowl and submerge them in warm water. Allow them to soak until softened for about 10 minutes. Then, drain.
  • Add green chile peppers, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mace, and cardamom to a large, dry skillet. Toast over medium heat until fragrant, for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine red chile peppers and toasted spices in a mortar and pestle. Add shallots, garlic, lemongrass, cilantro root, peppercorns, lime leaves, galangal, shrimp paste, and salt. Pound into a coarse paste. Store in the refrigerator for several weeks.