Phat phrik khing facts for kids
Mu phat phrik khing - Pork and yardlong beans fried in phrik khing paste, with kaffir lime leaves
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| Alternative names | Pad prik king |
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| Type | Curry |
| Course | Lunch, dinner |
| Place of origin | Thailand |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Created by | Thai people |
| Main ingredients | Yardlong bean or Green bean, Chili peppers, lemongrass, garlic, and galangal |
Phat phrik khing or pad prik king (Thai: ผัดพริกขิง, pronounced [pʰàt pʰrík kʰǐŋ]) is a super tasty type of Thai curry. It's a bit different from other Thai curries you might know, like red curry. This dish is often called a "dry" curry because it's stir-fried in oil and doesn't have a lot of liquid coconut milk. Sometimes, chefs even heat coconut milk until it turns into oil to give it an extra special flavor!
What Makes Phat Phrik Khing Special?
This curry gets its name and amazing flavor from a thick, bright red paste called phrik khing. The word phrik means chili peppers, which gives the paste its fiery red color. This makes the dish look very exciting and delicious!
The "Ginger" Mystery
It might sound a bit confusing, but the Thai name phrik khing actually means "chili ginger." However, this dish usually does not contain ginger (khing)! It's a common misunderstanding, even in Thailand. So, don't expect to taste ginger in this particular curry.
Key Ingredients of the Paste
The special phrik khing curry paste is made from a mix of wonderful ingredients. These often include lemongrass, garlic, and galangal. Galangal is a root that looks a bit like ginger but has a different, unique taste. Sometimes, people might even use a regular red curry paste instead, but the true phrik khing paste has its own distinct flavor.
