Red-Hot Thai Penang Curry Recipe

If you're feeling the chill of autumn, warm up fast with this red-hot Thai Penang Chicken (or Beef) Curry Recipe. But don't be deceived by the color - you can make this dish as mild or as spicy as you like, depending on how many chillies you add. Named after a state in northern Malaysia, this famous Thai curry dish carries with it flavors and aromas of distant places (you'll find references to Malaysia as well as India and Burma). With its homemade combination of spices and fresh herbs, my Penang curry is super healthy, and the red vegetables such as tomatoes and red bell (or sweet) peppers add extra vitamins, flavor, and texture to this wonderful dish. A great weekend recipe, since it makes enough for two or more meals - and as with most curries, it tastes even better the next day! (photo by D. Schmidt)

Serve this Curry with a cooling Thai Salad, such as:

• Simple Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe
• Easy Thai Green Mango Salad Recipe
• Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Finish Your Meal Right with a Yummy Thai Dessert! Try These:

• Crispy Fried Banana Recipe
• Easy Sagou (Tapioca) Pudding with Mango Nectar Recipe
• Classic Thai Mango Sticky Sweet Rice Dessert