# Panang chicken curry (from Marion Grasby)

Video: [Real Deal Thai Panang Chicken Curry - Marion's Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk) by [Marion Grasby](https://www.youtube.com/@mariongrasby).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.99 per serving, ~$14.97 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.01* per serving (72%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 6 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario curry with rice at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some dried red chillies
- a small piece galangal
- some cloves garlic
- some red shallots
- some stalks lemongrass
- some coriander roots
- leaves and zest kaffir lime
- 1 spoonful shrimp paste
- a little coriander
- a little cumin
- a few peanuts
- a few tablespoons chilli soaking liquid
- a little oil
- diced chicken thigh
- some coconut milk
- blocks palm sugar
- some fish sauce
- for drizzling coconut cream
- for garnish chilli

## Steps

1. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=20s) Soak dried red chillies in hot water for ten minutes.
2. [0:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=21s) Chop the soaked chillies into smaller pieces.
3. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=32s) Place the chopped chillies into a blender.
4. [1:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=78s) Peel and chop galangal into small pieces, then add to the blender.
5. [1:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=87s) Chop garlic and add to the blender.
6. [1:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=90s) Chop red asian shallots and add to the blender.
7. [2:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=122s) Bruise, peel, and slice lemongrass, then add to the blender.
8. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=132s) Trim coriander roots and add them to the blender.
9. [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=147s) Prepare kaffir lime leaves by removing stems, rolling, slicing finely, and adding to the blender.
10. [3:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=190s) Shave kaffir lime peel, finely chop, and add to the blender.
11. [3:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=209s) Add shrimp paste to the blender.
12. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=213s) Add ground coriander and cumin to the blender.
13. [4:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=243s) Add peanuts to the blender.
14. [4:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=247s) Blend the mixture, adding chilli soaking liquid to help it blend smoothly.
15. [5:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=314s) Transfer the finished curry paste into a bowl.
16. [5:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=322s) Heat oil in a wok and fry half of the curry paste until fragrant.
17. [5:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=337s) Add diced chicken thigh meat and stir-fry with the paste.
18. [6:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=369s) Pour in coconut milk, stir, cover with a lid, turn down heat, and let simmer.
19. [6:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=396s) Check the curry texture after simmering.
20. [7:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=439s) Shave palm sugar and add it to the curry along with fish sauce, then taste and adjust sweetness.
21. [8:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=493s) Dish out the cooked curry into a serving bowl.
22. [8:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QraggvxNMrk&t=499s) Garnish with a drizzle of coconut cream, sliced kaffir lime leaves, and chilli slices.

## Equipment

- bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- blender
- wok
- wooden spatula
- lid
- spoon

## What the video didn't say

- Exact ingredient quantities were not stated
- Cooking times and temperatures were not precisely specified
- Servings and total preparation time were not provided

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