Ingredients

  • 2 (13.5 oz) cans coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp panang curry paste
  • 2 tbsp grated palm sugar
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 None fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil
  • 2 1/4 lb chicken thigh fillets, quartered
  • 3.5 oz French beans, chopped coarsely
  • 3 tbsp fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 2/3 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 2 None fresh long red Thai chilies, sliced thinly
  • -1 None Panang Curry Paste
  • 25 None dried long red chilies
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, quartered
  • 8 None spring onions, chopped coarsely
  • 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, sliced thinly
  • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh galangal
  • 2 tsp shrimp paste
  • 2/3 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1-2 tbsp peanut oil

Method

  • For the panang curry paste, place chilies in a small heatproof measuring cup. Cover with boiling water and let stand for 15 mins. Drain. Meanwhile, dry-toast ground coriander and cumin in a small frying pan over medium heat until fragrant. Transfer chilies and toasted spices to a blender along with remaining ingredients, except oil. Blend until mixture forms a paste, pausing to scrape down sides occasionally. Add oil and blend until smooth. Set aside 3 tbsp for curry. Reserve remainder for another use.
  • Place coconut milk, curry paste, sugar, fish sauce and kaffir lime leaves in a wok. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, for 15 mins, or until curry sauce mixture reduces by 1/3.
  • Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, in batches, until browned lightly. Drain on paper towels.
  • Add French beans, chicken and 1/2 basil to curry sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Transfer curry to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with peanuts, chilies and remaining basil.