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Vegan Panang Curry in a white bowl

Vegan Panang Curry

Vegan Panang Curry is a delightful Thai dish featuring tender tofu, colorful vegetables, and a creamy coconut milk-based sauce infused with red curry paste and aromatic spices, perfect for vegans and vegetarians alike.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup sliced sweet onions
  • cup ginger slices
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 sliced zucchinis
  • 2 red bell peppers quartered
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ½ cup coconut milk

Instructions
 

  • Add oil in a heated skillet over medium heat and saute sweet onions and ginger slices for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
  • Add sliced carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper; continue sauteing for a minute.
  • Add tomato paste, brown sugar, turmeric powder, and curry powder.
  • Saute and mix for another 2 minutes on medium-low heat.
  • Add vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil; reduce to a simmer covered for 6 minutes.
  • Season with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Pour the coconut milk and mix well and simmer for another 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

*Do not let the coconut milk boil, as it will separate the oils from the milk solids.