Why We Love This Panang Tofu Curry Recipe
Have you tried our popular Chicken Panang Curry Recipe? It’s actually one of our most-loved recipes here on A Spicy Perspective. If you haven’t… Well, you are missing out. However, today is your lucky day! We’re sharing a vegetarian version, so you can now make our Thai Chicken Curry, or this plant-based Panang Curry instead. They are both bold and ridiculously delicious, with authentic Thai flavors, a decadent silky texture, and a pop of spicy heat!
What Is Panang Curry?
You might be asking yourself what does “Panang” mean? Panang is derived from the ancient Khmer language. The Thai people adopted this language as their own, therefore this particular Panang Curry Recipe is identified as a Thai recipe. Panang means “cross”, specifically referring to the position of the legs, and originally speaking on the legs of the chickens. Panang Curry is a gravy-style curry dish that typically consists of meat and no vegetables with the exception of peppers, onions, and kaffir lime leaves. This gravy-like consistency of a dish is generally served over rice. The rice adds substance to the curry to fill you up.
What Is The Difference Between Thai Red Curry And Panang Curry?
Panang Curry is a type of red curry. However, it contains additional ingredients, most importantly crushed peanuts. Panang curry also tends to be a little milder than most red curries, and slightly sweeter. That makes is great dish for western palates! It has the bold zesty Thai flavors you crave, while not being too spicy for most people.
Tofu Curry Recipe Ingredients
Tofu – A great meatless option for this Panang Curry Dish. Buy the extra-firm variety for this recipe. Coconut Oil – To saute the veggies. Onion – To add lots of zesty flavor. Green, Yellow, and Red Bell Pepper – Taste the rainbow! These sweet peppers bring color and texture to the dish. Garlic – A staple for depth of flavor. Panang red curry paste – Find at your local Asian market. Includes: lemongrass, galangal, ginger, shrimp paste, lime leaves, and palm sugar. Peanut Butter – Most panang curry pastes contain peanuts. However, they do not have as much as traditional Thai curry pastes. So we’re adding a little more. Kaffir lime leaves – To provide a very distinct Thai herbal flavor. Coconut milk – To create a creamy sauce. Buy the thickest variety you can find. Fish sauce – Another very distinct Thai flavor, that adds saltiness and a pungent quality. *If you are a very strict vegetarian or vegan, you can substitute soy sauce, but fish sauce tastes more authentic. Thai basil leaves – To add freshness at the end.
How To Make Tofu Curry
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Vegetarian Thai Curry
You will immediately want to make this recipe and eat the whole dish in one sitting! However, it’s important to note, that some ingredients are only found in Asian markets. Do yourself a favor and look up the closest Asian market right now. You’d be surprised, most towns have at least one Asian market. It will quickly become a favorite stop for grocery shopping.
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