Pad Prik King (Dry Curry Long Beans)
Long beans stir-fried dry in red curry paste until blistered and glossy. Fragrant, fibrous, and quick.
Ingredients
- 550 g Long beans
- 2 tbsp Red curry paste
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- 120 g Jasmine rice
- 250 g Firm tofu (optional)
- 4 Kaffir lime leaves (optional)
- 1 tbsp Light soy sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp Sugar (optional)
Method
- Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear, then cook it in twice its volume of water, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Cut the long beans into finger-lengths and cube the tofu.
- Fry the curry paste in the oil until fragrant, then add the tofu to coat, 3 minutes.
- Add the beans and lime leaves and stir-fry over high heat until the beans are blistered and dry, 6 minutes.
- Season with light soy and sugar and serve over the rice.
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About Pad Prik King (Dry Curry Long Beans)
Pad Prik King (Dry Curry Long Beans) is a Thai lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 2.
Pad Prik King (Dry Curry Long Beans): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pad Prik King (Dry Curry Long Beans)?
A serving has about 601 calories — 24.5g protein, 80.7g carbs, 21.1g fat, 11.6g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Pad Prik King (Dry Curry Long Beans) gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Pad Prik King (Dry Curry Long Beans)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out firm tofu, kaffir lime leaves, light soy sauce — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Pad Prik King (Dry Curry Long Beans) make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.