Cambodian Chicken - You Can Make It

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor with less sodium.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: brown sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Brown sugar adds richness while being more accessible.

kaffir lime leaves

🥗Healthier: lime zest

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Lime zest mimics the citrusy aroma of kaffir lime leaves.

Prepare chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.

Blend coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, fish sauce, palm sugar, turmeric, shallots, garlic, and ginger until smooth.

Mix the blended paste with chicken in a bowl and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat a steamer or prepare a pot with boiling water.

Place the marinated chicken mixture in a heatproof dish or banana leaf wrap.

Steam the chicken mixture for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

In a separate bowl, beat an egg and mix it into the steamed chicken mixture.

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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