Panang Pla
27 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
Chunks of white fish simmered gently in a thick, nutty panang curry with ground peanuts and coconut cream, finished with shredded lime leaves.
Allergy Info
Peanuts, Fish, Crustaceans
Diet Info
Pescatarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Makrut lime leavesshredded, plus extra to garnish4 leaves
- Green beanscut into 3cm lengths100 g
- Red Chillisliced, to garnish1
Fish & Seafood
- White fish filletskinned and cut into large chunks500 g
Tins & Jars
- Panang curry paste4 tbsp
- Coconut cream200 ml
- Coconut Milk300 ml
Dried Goods
- Roasted peanutsfinely ground30 g
- Palm sugargrated1 tbsp
- Jasmine ricecooked according to packet instructions, to serve300 g
Oils & Condiments
- Fish sauce2 tbsp
Utensils
- Wok
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Meat thermometer
Method
Cut the fish into large chunks and cut the green beans into lengths.
Heat the coconut cream in a wok over medium heat and fry the panang curry paste for 3 minutes until fragrant and the oil separates.
Pour in the coconut milk, add the makrut lime leaves and ground peanuts, and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the green beans and simmer for 4 minutes until just tender.
Add the fish and simmer for 6 minutes until it flakes easily and reads 63°C on a meat thermometer, stirring gently so the pieces stay whole.
Stir in the fish sauce and palm sugar, then taste and adjust the seasoning.
Divide the cooked rice between bowls, ladle the curry over the top and garnish with shredded lime leaves and sliced red chilli.