Pad Prik King - Red Curry Chicken and Long Beans - Episode 226
YouTube · Spoon Fork Heart
Spoon Fork Heart introduces a chicken-and-long-bean version of Pad Prik King, a Thai red curry stir-fry.
Meet the dish
Pad Prik Khing
ผัดพริกขิง · Pad Prik Khing (also spelled Pad Prik King)
Fragrant red curry paste coats tender protein and crisp beans in this Thai stir-fry. Discover its concentrated flavor, makrut lime aroma, and different preparations.
Flavor
Savory-sweet curry paste, chili warmth, and citrus-leaf fragrance
Texture
Tender protein and crisp beans with a concentrated curry-paste coating
Spice
Varies by curry paste and kitchen; ask how much the heat can be adjusted
Region / style
Thai cuisine
What's in it?
Red curry pasteLong beans or green beansChicken, pork, or another protein, depending on the versionMakrut lime leavesCooking oilFish sauce and palm sugar, depending on the recipe
Ingredients and preparation vary by restaurant. Ask the restaurant about dietary needs and allergens.
The story behind the dish
Meet the curry stir-fry
Pad Prik Khing, also written Pad Prik King, brings curry paste into the wok. Cooking reduces the sauce to a flavorful coating on the protein and vegetables, giving the dish its familiar dry-curry character.
Coating, crunch, and citrus
Beans add crunch, while makrut lime leaves bring a bright fragrance. Fish sauce and palm sugar often help balance the savory and sweet flavors. Try a little with jasmine rice to explore the concentrated seasoning.
Different kitchens, different versions
Chicken and pork are familiar options, and other preparations use fish or plant-based proteins. Ingredients vary between kitchens. The Spoon Fork Heart video featured below introduces a chicken-and-long-bean version.
A name worth noticing
Khing means ginger in Thai, but fresh ginger is not an ingredient in every preparation. Discover the curry paste and lime-leaf aromas as you compare versions.
Before you order
Ask which protein is available, whether the dish comes with rice, and how spicy the curry base is. For a vegetarian request, check the curry paste and seasonings as well as the protein; shrimp paste and fish sauce may be used. Confirm ingredients and dietary needs directly with the restaurant.
Sources & further reading
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