Panang Beef Balls (Panang Nua)

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 17
Spicy and flavorful Panang Beef Balls recipe
in Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef ( beef mince , 500g )
1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
2 -3 teaspoons brown sugar or 2 -3 teaspoons palm sugar
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint or 2 tablespoons basil leaves , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
540
Sugar
6g
Fat
42g
Panang Nua, or Panang Beef Balls, is a Thai dish that is perfect for anyone who loves spicy food. Made with lean ground beef, red curry paste, coconut milk, and peanut butter, this recipe has deliciously complex flavors that are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it. These bite-sized beef balls are perfect for snacking or as a main dish served with rice. The spicy and creamy sauce is the star of the show, with pops of fresh mint or basil leaves to keep your taste buds buzzing.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, combine the lean ground beef with flour and shape into bite-sized balls.
2.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil and add the beef balls, cooking until browned on all sides.
3.Add the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4.Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and peanut butter. Mix well and bring to a simmer, cooking for 10-12 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
5.Stir in the brown or palm sugar and cook for another minute.
6.Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh mint or basil leaves.

PROS

The Panang Beef Balls are easy to make and are packed with spicy flavor.

The peanut butter gives the sauce a creamy texture that is absolutely delicious.

CONS

This recipe is not very diet-friendly.
It’s high in fat and calories, and the sodium content is also a bit high.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe might not be the healthiest, beef is high in protein which helps build and repair muscles and is a good source of iron that is essential for healthy blood cells and energy levels.

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