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Scrumptious Vegetarian Thai Panang Curry!

Oct 28, 2021Last Modified: February 14, 2022

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about how to make a SCRUMPTIOUS Vegetarian Thai Panang Curry!

Thai panang curry with bread on a white plate in the background and Sriracha sauce bottle

This Thai Vegetarian Panang Curry Is The BOMB!

I will begin by saying this vegetarian Panang Curry is a FLAVOR BOMB! Please drop everything and make this now if you desire:

  • A creamy and spicy curry full of healthy ingredients!
  • An easy to make and mouthwatering Thai curry!
  • A quick meal that can be on your table in about 30 minutes!

A YES to any of these means you have come to the right place!

Jump to:
  • This Thai Vegetarian Panang Curry Is The BOMB!
  • Panang Curry Is One Of The Best Known Thai Curries
  • What Ingredients Will I Need For This Vegetarian Thai Panang Curry?
  • The Method To Make This Vegetarian Thai Curry
  • Enjoy Your Amazing Thai Panang Curry!
  • Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!
  • Scrumptious Vegetarian Thai Panang Curry!

Panang Curry Is One Of The Best Known Thai Curries

Thailand has many variations on curries. Many of us are familiar with yellow, red, and green Thai curries. Panang curry may be lesser known than those, however it still ranks as one of the best known curries and for a great reason. It's absolutely DELICIOUS!

This curry actually originated from Penang, which is an island off the coast of Malaysia.

Panang curry is often mistaken for red curry because both curry pastes have a red color. However, Panang is less spicy than red curry and is sweeter than Thai red curry.

panang curry paste in coconut milk
Thai Panang Curry Paste in Coconunt milk

The recipe you will find here uses a ready made Panang Curry Paste which helps make this dish a snap to make!

What Ingredients Will I Need For This Vegetarian Thai Panang Curry?

diced butternut squash and eggplant on a white plate, minced shallot and ginger in a food processor, panang curry paste in a glass bowl with a spoon, and chickpeas in a plastic container

You will need the following ingredients to make this healthy and delicious curry:

  • Panang curry paste
  • Butternut squash (make it easier by buying prepared cubed butternut squash)
  • Eggplant
  • Ginger
  • Shallot
  • Chickpeas
  • Coconut milk
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Fish sauce
  • Optional garnishes: scallions, Thai chili's, cilantro

I have linked to Amazon to some of these items for convenience sake.

It's a very short list of ingredients that when combined will bring you a taste of Thai curry HEAVEN!

The Method To Make This Vegetarian Thai Curry

This Kaeng (curry is called Kaeng in Thailand) couldn't be simpler to make!

Begin by combining the curry paste with a little coconut milk. Then add the minced ginger and shallot and stir to combine.

panang curry paste in coconut milk
minced ginger and shallot on top of a Thai panang curry paste which has been mixed with coconut milk

Next you will add the butternut squash, eggplant, and chickpeas. Stir to combine, and then add the remaining coconut milk and diced tomatoes and again stir to combine.

Panang curry paste topped with chickpeas, cubed butternut squash, diced eggplant
Thai panang curry with various veggies and coconut milk stirred in with diced tomatoes on top

Now bring the mixture to a boil, then cover your skillet, lower to a simmer, and simmer for around 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Thai Panang Curry with a black spoon scooping up some of the curry you can see tomatoes, butternut squash, and eggplant

This creamy delightful curry is just about ready to devour! The finishing touch is adding some fish sauce to taste which is a very important step!

Enjoy Your Amazing Thai Panang Curry!

Thai panang curry in a silver bowl with a spoon scooping up some of the curry

I absolutely adore serving this curry with some jasmine rice, which is the perfect accompaniment. Suggested garnishes include scallions, Thai chili's (only for those who LOVE it HOT!), and cilantro.

You can feel good about enjoying this Thai Panang curry with wonderful healthy and nutritious ingredients!

ทานให้อร่อยนะคะ! (Enjoy your meal in Thai 😃)

Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!

Easy and Refreshing Thai Cucumber Salad!

Thai Cucumber Salad

Spicy Thai Tofu Burger

Spicy Thai Tofu Burger

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Grace

Thai panang curry with bread on a white plate in the background and Sriracha sauce bottle

Scrumptious Vegetarian Thai Panang Curry!

Grace
Get a taste of Thai Curry Heaven with this absolutely easy and delicious Vegetarian Thai Panang Curry!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 3 people
Calories 408 kcal

Equipment

  • Covered skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon Thai Panang curry paste
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes use canned for ease of preparation
  • 14 oz coconut milk
  • 10 oz cubed butternut squash use already prepped cubed butternut squash for ease of preparation
  • 4 oz diced eggplant I used Japanese eggplant but feel free to use Thai eggplant or any type of eggplant you like
  • 1 cup chickpeas (drained and rinsed) use canned for ease of preparation
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and minced
  • fish sauce to taste
  • green onions optional garnish
  • Thai chili's optional garnish
  • cilantro optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Set your stove to a medium heat. Combine the curry paste with a little coconut milk (about ¼ cup) in your skillet and stir to combine.
    panang curry paste in coconut milk
  • Add the minced ginger and shallot and stir to incorporate. Stir for around 2 minutes.
    minced ginger and shallot on top of a Thai panang curry paste which has been mixed with coconut milk
  • Next you will add the butternut squash, eggplant, and chickpeas and stir to combine.
    Panang curry paste topped with chickpeas, cubed butternut squash, diced eggplant
  • Add the remaining coconut milk and diced tomatoes and again stir to combine.
    Thai panang curry with various veggies and coconut milk stirred in with diced tomatoes on top
  • Now bring the mixture to a boil, then cover your skillet, lower to a simmer, and simmer for around 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
    Thai Panang Curry with a black spoon scooping up some of the curry you can see tomatoes, butternut squash, chickpeas and eggplant
  • Finally add fish sauce to taste! This is a very important step and really helps to put this dish over the top! Garnish with your selected garnishes!
    Thai panang curry in a silver bowl with a spoon scooping up some of the curry

Notes

This Panang curry is absolutely fantastic served with Jasmine rice.  Suggested garnishes include scallions, Thai chili's (for those who like it HOT!), and cilantro.
ทานให้อร่อยนะคะ! (Enjoy your meal in Thai 😃)

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 189mgPotassium: 1075mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12580IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Curry, panang curry, thai curry, Vegetarian
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