Indomex Original Recipe – Creamy Panang-style Chicken Curry

When the weather cools down, there’s nothing better than a rich, comforting curry to warm you from the inside out — and few dishes do it better than creamy, spicy Panang curry!

Known for its creamy texture, subtle peanut flavour, and gentle heat, Panang curry is the perfect balance of comforting and exciting – a true winter indulgence and family favourite. Made with a fragrant red curry spice paste, lemongrass powder, coconut milk, and roasted peanuts, this Thai-style bowl of yumminess delivers layers of flavour in every bite.

What makes Panang curry especially perfect for cooler weather is its richness – the creamy coconut & peanut base brings warmth and comfort, while the chilli kick adds just enough spice to chase away the “brrrr” of winter evenings. Served over steaming jasmine rice or silky egg noodles, it’s the kind of meal that instantly turns dinner into a cosy hug.

At Indomex, we love how versatile Panang curry can be. It’s easy to customise, quick to prepare, and always packed with bold Southeast Asian flavour – sharing our quick and easy Panang-style Chicken Curry with you today using our Indomex Thai Red Curry Paste as the spicy base.

Indomex Panang-style Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Indomex red curry paste
• 400ml coconut milk
• 500g chicken breast, cut into slithers
• 1-2 tbsp smooth peanut butter (replace with 1-2 tbsp Indomex Sate Sauce for added flavour)
• 1 tsp Indomex Lemongrass Powder (or 1 fresh Lemongrass root, bashed to release flavour)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves (Thai basil if you can find it)
• Chopped peanuts and chilli for garnish
• Steamed Indomex  jasmine rice or silky Indomex egg noodles, to serve

Method

1. Heat a pan over medium heat and fry the Indomex red curry paste for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add coconut milk, peanut butter & Indomex lemongrass powder, stirring until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the chicken and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
4. Stir in fish sauce & sugar to balance the flavours.
5. Add sliced red peppers and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve hot with Indomex jasmine rice (or noodles), fresh basil, chopped peanuts, and diced chilli

Simple, warming, and full of flavour – the perfect dish to cosy up with this season!

Indomex Indonesian & Asian spices, oils, sauces and spice jars including our Thai Red Curry Paste are available from our small batch factory or online shop – see www.indomex.co.za/shop for more Indomex Original Products and Asian Kitchen Essentials

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