Best 5 Panang Curry With Tofu And Vegetables Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the exotic flavors of Panang curry, a delectable dish that harmoniously blends the richness of coconut milk, the warmth of red curry paste, and the vibrant medley of vegetables. Originating from Thailand, Panang curry is renowned for its captivating aroma and creamy texture, making it a popular choice among curry enthusiasts. This versatile dish can be crafted with various proteins, including tender tofu, succulent chicken, or savory beef, ensuring a culinary experience that caters to diverse preferences. Accompanied by an array of vegetables, such as crisp bell peppers, tender snow peas, and earthy mushrooms, Panang curry offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Additionally, this recipe collection provides options for customizing the spice level, allowing you to tailor the dish to your desired heat preference. Embark on a culinary adventure and explore the delightful world of Panang curry, where each bite promises an explosion of taste that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN PANANG CURRY WITH TOFU & VEGETABLES



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This authentic Vegan Panang Curry with Tofu and Vegetables is rich and creamy with a balance of sweet and spicy flavors, and so easy to make in under 30 minutes. This vegetarian and gluten-free Thai curry served with jasmine rice is a hit with the whole family.

Provided by Meeta Arora

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

14 ounces Tofu Extra Firm
1 tablespoon Oil
3-4 tablespoon Panang Curry Paste (adjust amount based on spice preference )
1 can Coconut Milk (14oz)
1 tablespoon Peanut Butter
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
2 tablespoon Soy Sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free)
8-10 Kaffir Lime leaves (crush to release oil )
1 cup Green Bell Pepper (seeds removed and cut into 1 inch squares)
1 cup Red Bell Pepper (seeds removed and cut into 1 inch squares)
1 cup Broccoli (cut into florets )
1 cup Zucchini (slit in half and sliced, optional)
12-15 Thai Basil Leaves
1 tablespoon Lime juice
Peanuts (crushed, to garnish)

Steps:

  • Press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut it into pieces and keep aside. If you prefer, you can sauté, bake or air fryer it.
  • Heat a medium pot on medium-high heat. Add oil and then add the panang curry paste. Stir it.
  • Add 1/2 can of coconut milk. Stir well, so that the paste is completely mixed with the coconut milk. Then add the remaining coconut milk, peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce and stir well.
  • Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, broccoli, zucchini and kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a complete boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
  • Add the tofu pieces, and half of the Thai Basil leaves and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add lime juice. Taste and add salt if needed. Garnish with the remaining basil leaves, and crushed peanuts. Panang Curry is ready to be enjoyed over jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 610 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THAI PANANG CURRY WITH VEGETABLES



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This Thai panang curry recipe is so easy to make at home and tastes better than take-out! This recipe is full of veggies and fresh flavor, and the tofu is optional. Recipe yields 4 servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Main dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Optional: 1 batch crispy baked tofu
Optional: 1 ¼ cups brown jasmine rice or long-grain brown rice, rinsed
1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
1 small white or yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
Pinch of salt, more to taste
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin (1/4" wide) strips
1 yellow, orange or green bell pepper, sliced into thin (1/4" wide) strips
3 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal into ¼" thick rounds (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 to 2 tablespoons panang curry paste* (use 1 for mild or 2 for spicy)
1 can (14 ounces) regular coconut milk
½ cup water
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce**
1 ½ teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, to taste
Optional garnishes: fresh Thai basil or regular basil, sriracha or chili garlic sauce for extra spice

Steps:

  • If you'd like to serve rice with your curry (optional): Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the rinsed rice and continue boiling for 30 minutes, reducing heat as necessary to prevent overflow. Remove from heat, drain the rice and return the rice to pot. Cover and let the rice rest for 10 minutes or longer, until you're ready to serve. Just before serving, season the rice to taste with salt and fluff it with a fork.
  • To make the curry, warm a large skillet with deep sides over medium heat. Once it's hot, add the oil. Add the onion and a sprinkle of salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the bell peppers and carrots. Cook until the bell peppers are easily pierced through by a fork, 3 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and curry paste and cook, while stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the coconut milk and water, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the peppers and carrots have softened to your liking, about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you're adding crispy tofu, stir it in now.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter, tamari, sugar and lime juice. Add salt, to taste (I usually add a pinch or two). If the curry needs a little more punch, add ½ teaspoon more tamari, or for more acidity, add ½ teaspoon more lime juice.
  • Divide rice and curry into bowls and garnish with fresh basil, if using. If you love spicy curries, serve with sriracha or chili garlic sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, no rice or tofu, Calories 349 calories, Sugar 8.5 g, Sodium 599.1 mg, Fat 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

PANANG CURRY WITH CRISPY TOFU



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Want to make a vegetarian version of our famous Chicken Panang Curry Recipe? This bold and creamy Panang Curry with Crispy Tofu is a brilliant veggie option!

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Main Course

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound extra-firm tofu
2 tablespoon coconut oil, (divided)
1 small onion, (peeled and chopped)
3 bell peppers (green, red, and yellow, seeded and chopped)
2 cloves garlic, (minced)
4 ounces Panang red curry paste, (1 can)
1 tablespoon peanut butter
12 kaffir lime leaves, (crushed)
13.5 ounces thick coconut milk, (unsweetened)
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup Thai basil leaves or sweet basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wrap the tofu in paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Set a cast iron skill over the tofu to squeeze out the moisture. Leave for at least 5 minutes.
  • Unwrap tofu and discard the paper towels. Cut the tofu into small 1/2-3/4 cubes. Sprinkle the tofu cubes generously with salt.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon coconut oil and the tofu cubes. Sauté for 5 minutes, flipping to cook on all sides, until the tofu has a light golden crust on all sides.
  • Transfer the cubes to a baking sheet and place them in the oven for 12-15 minutes to crisp. Set the large cast iron skillet back on the stovetop to reuse.
  • Meanwhile, chop the onions and peppers into rough 1-inch pieces. Mince the garlic. Then crush the kaffir lime leaves to help release their oils.
  • Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining coconut oil. Once the oil melts, add the onions. Sauté for 1 minute, then add the peppers and garlic. Sauté another 2-3 minutes.
  • Move the veggies to the sides of the skillet and add the panang red curry paste and peanut butter to the center of the pan. Sauté the curry for 2-3 minutes to intensify the flavor, moving around the pan. Then add the kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Stir to blend.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the curry thickens. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the basil leaves and crispy tofu. Serve with rice, quinoa, or noodles. *You can also ladle the curry into bowls and top with crispy tofu instead of stirring it into the curry.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 oz, Calories 270 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 778 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g

PANANG CURRY WITH TOFU AND VEGETABLES



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After much improvising and research, this is by far the best Panang I have ever had. So flavorful that no extra seasonings like pepper need to be added.

Provided by Van Dana

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h2m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups water, or as needed
2 cups brown rice
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ½ tablespoons panang curry paste
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon vegetarian fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
5 kaffir lime leaves
8 ounces fried tofu, cubed
2 cups broccoli florets
½ red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup diagonally sliced carrots

Steps:

  • Combine water, brown rice, soy sauce, and salt in a rice cooker. Cover and cook according to manufacturer's directions, about 35 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add curry paste; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add coconut milk, fish sauce, white sugar, and lime leaves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Stir in tofu, broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrots. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender but not soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Serve panang curry over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.2 calories, Carbohydrate 90.6 g, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 749.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

EASY VEGAN RED CURRY WITH TOFU AND VEGETABLES



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You can use any vegetable combination for this vegan Thai curry. I usually just raid my fridge and use whatever needs to go. The cooking goes really fast, so it is best to do all the prep in advance. Do check the spiciness of your Thai curry paste before using it - there is a wide variety and you don't want to ruin your curry with too much curry paste. Better to start with a smaller amount and then add.

Provided by lilofrance

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Vegetarian

Time 49m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
3 tablespoons light soy sauce, or more to taste
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste, or more to taste
8 ounces broccoli florets
1 (4 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 leek, cut lengthwise, washed, trimmed, and sliced thin
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
1 squeeze lemon juice, or to taste
1 pinch white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine tofu and 3 tablespoons soy sauce in a small bowl and marinate for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the solid top layer of coconut cream from the coconut milk can and heat in a wok over medium heat. Add curry paste and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add tofu, broccoli, mushrooms, leek, and carrot and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Pour in remaining coconut milk and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Season with soy sauce, lemon juice, and sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 518.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • Use firm or extra firm tofu: Extra firm tofu is best for this recipe because it holds its shape well and absorbs the flavors of the curry sauce.
  • Press the tofu before cooking: This helps to remove excess moisture from the tofu, resulting in a firmer texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tofu: If you overcrowd the pan, the tofu will not cook evenly.
  • Serve the curry over rice: Rice is the traditional accompaniment to Panang curry, but you can also serve it over noodles or quinoa.
  • Garnish the curry with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, or mint add a fresh, flavorful touch to the curry.

Conclusion:

Panang curry with tofu and vegetables is a delicious, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of creamy coconut milk, aromatic spices, and tender tofu and vegetables is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting curry recipe, give this Panang curry with tofu and vegetables a try!

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