How To Make Tom kueng nai Lao Food Home Made By Kaysone

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while pork can be more economical.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, and salt is a basic alternative.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: fish

Chicken is a leaner option, while fish can be less expensive.

Prepare the ingredients by cutting the chicken and mushrooms.

Heat coconut milk in a pot until it starts to boil.

Add the sliced chicken to the boiling coconut milk and cook until no longer pink.

Stir in sliced galangal, lemongrass, and torn kaffir lime leaves.

Add mushrooms and cook until they are tender.

Pour in fish sauce and lime juice, stirring to combine.

Add chili peppers to taste and let simmer for a few minutes.

Adjust seasoning with sugar and salt as desired.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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