Kaeng pa (Thai: แกงป่า, pronounced [kɛ̄ːŋ pàː], lit.

Unlike many other Thai curries, traditional kaeng pa usually contains no coconut milk, as coconuts are not naturally found in the rainforests in the northern part of the country.

This quality makes it more suitable for people on low saturated fat diets.

Kaeng pa is a highly spicy and watery curry that has a distinctive full taste.

Ingredients usually include kaffir lime peel and leaves, lemongrass, green pepper corns, galangal, garlic, pea eggplant and chilli.