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Panang Pla

Panang Pla

Thai
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27 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

27 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

630 kcalper person
Protein 32g
Carbs 34g
Fats 41g

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

1

Cut the fish into large chunks and cut the green beans into lengths.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

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.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Pour in the coconut milk, add the makrut lime leaves and ground peanuts, and bring to a gentle simmer.

Approx. 4 minutes
4

Add the green beans and simmer for 4 minutes until just tender.

Approx. 4 minutes
5

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.

Approx. 6 minutes
6

Stir in the fish sauce and palm sugar, then taste and adjust the seasoning.

Approx. 2 minutes
7

Divide the cooked rice between bowls, ladle the curry over the top and garnish with shredded lime leaves and sliced red chilli.

Approx. 3 minutes