Khmer Family Hot Pot Soup

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce can provide a similar umami flavor while being easier to find.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles offer a low-carb alternative.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is a protein-rich alternative that is still plant-based.

Prepare broth by boiling water with garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Add beef, chicken, and pork to the broth, cooking until fully cooked, about 10 minutes.

Introduce fish and tofu to the broth, simmering for an additional 5 minutes.

Add rice noodles to the pot, cooking until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

In a separate bowl, mix fresh herbs with lime juice and chili to create a dipping sauce.

Prepare vegetables like cabbage and bean sprouts on a platter for serving.

Serve the hot pot at the table with broth bubbling in the center.

Allow guests to add their choice of meat, noodles, and vegetables to the pot.

Encourage diners to dip cooked items in the herb-lime sauce before eating.

Garnish with crushed peanuts for added texture and flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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