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Vegan Panang Curry

Prep Time:

20 Minutes

Serves:

4 Servings

Cook Time:

25 Minutes

Author

Krystal Roberts

About the Recipe

This vegan Panang curry is creamy, rich, and gently spicy. Coconut milk, peanut butter, curry paste, vegetables, lime, and tamari create a deeply flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

Protein Options

  • Crispy tofu
  • Vegan chicken seitan

 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small white or yellow onion, diced
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow, orange, or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp Panang curry paste, or to taste
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 2–3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1½ tsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh Thai basil or basil
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Crushed roasted peanuts
  • Sliced red chili
  • Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • To Serve
  • Steamed jasmine rice
  • Brown rice
  • Rice noodles
  • Udon noodles

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Linked Recipes

Golden pan-fried crispy tofu cubes seasoned with soy sauce

Crispy Tofu

Homemade seitan pieces browned in a skillet with a golden crispy exterior

Homemade Seitan

Preparation

Step 1


Prepare rice or noodles according to package directions.



Step 2


Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.



Step 3


Add the onion and salt and cook for 4–5 minutes.



Step 4


Add the bell peppers and carrots and cook for 5–7 minutes.



Step 5


Add the garlic and Panang curry paste and cook for 1 minute.



Step 6


Pour in the coconut milk and water, then whisk in the peanut butter.



Step 7


Stir in the tamari, sugar, and lime juice. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.



Step 8


Add the tofu or seitan and simmer for another 2–3 minutes.



Step 9


Taste and adjust the seasoning.



Step 10


Serve over rice or with noodles and garnish as desired.

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