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Panang beef curry

A thick, rich, not too hot curry with tender beef, fine lime leaves and a hint of peanut.

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  • Time1 hr 15
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £2.58 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the curry paste for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the beef and stir for 4 minutes until browned all over.

    4 min
  3. 3

    Pour in the coconut milk and water. Add the fish sauce, sugar, peanut butter and half the lime leaves.

  4. 4

    Cover and simmer very gently for 50 minutes until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.

    50 min
  5. 5

    Cook the rice in boiling water for 12 minutes, then drain.

    12 min
  6. 6

    Add the pepper for the last 5 minutes. Scatter over the rest of the lime leaves and serve with the rice.

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