How to Make Authentic Thai Panang Chicken Curry

Step 1

Gather the ingredients. The Spruce To a food processor work bowl or blender, add tomato paste, quartered onion, galangal or ginger, garlic, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, shrimp paste, paprika, chili powder, coriander, chiles or cayenne pepper, turmeric cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, coconut milk, and lime juice. Process well. The Spruce Pour sauce into a casserole dish. If you'd like more sauce, add up to 1/2 cup good-tasting chicken stock and stir together.

Step 2

Heat oven to 375 F. Add the chicken pieces to the casserole dish along with the cumin seed and lime leaves or bay leaves. Mix well. The Spruce Cover casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and add the tomatoes and peppers. The Spruce Stir well, then return to oven to bake another 15 to 20 minutes, or until both chicken and vegetables are cooked. The Spruce Taste test and then sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and serve with plenty of Thai jasmine rice (white or whole-grain). The Spruce Serve and enjoy!