HOW TO MAKE Aom kai (LAO FOOD) Home Made By Kaysone

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce provides umami without the fishy taste.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger is more accessible and offers a similar flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is a healthier protein option and seitan is often cheaper.

Prepare the chicken by cleaning and cutting into pieces.

Combine fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl.

Add minced garlic, ginger, and chili to the sauce mixture.

Mix in coconut milk and stir until well combined.

Layer sliced lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves in a steaming dish.

Place the chicken pieces on top of the herbs in the steaming dish.

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken evenly.

Cover the dish with foil to trap steam.

Bring water to a boil in a steamer pot.

Steam the chicken for 30-40 minutes until fully cooked.

Check doneness by ensuring juices run clear.

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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