Phanaeng Curry

Phanaeng curry, or penang curry, (Thai: พะแนง, IPA: [pʰā.nɛ̄ːŋ]) is a type of Thai curry that is generally milder than other Thai curries. It traditionally includes dried chili peppers, galangal, lemongrass, coriander root, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, shrimp paste and salt, and sometimes also shallots and peanuts. A popular phanaeng curry dish is beef phanaeng, which is a dish based on beef in a curry sauce. The traditional dish contains beef cut in thin strips, kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk, phanaeng curry paste, palm sugar and fish sauce. The dish typically contains thick coconut milk and will have very little other liquids added. For vegetarians, tofu can be used in place of beef.

Geographic origin

Phanaeng curry is named after Penang island, an island which is located in Malaysia. ‹The template Citation needed span is being considered for merging.› Penang is called Phanaeng in Southern Thailand's dialect. In Penang, this dish is mostly served by the Malay and Peranakan people of Penang.