Somlor Machu Kreung Sach Ko (Cambodian beef soup with celery) សម្លម្ជូរ

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a vegetarian option while chicken is more affordable.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds acidity with fewer calories, while vinegar is cost-effective.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness naturally, while brown sugar is budget-friendly.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic substitute.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the pot.

Add 3 spoonfuls of the granulated chicken flavor soup base mix to the pot.

Add about 1 tablespoon of tamarind soup mix to the pot and mix well.

Cook the beef in the pot until the juices flow out and evaporate a little, about halfway.

Add the celery to the pot after the beef is cooked.

Add water to the pot, adjusting the amount to preference, and stir to mix the ingredients.

Boil the mixture for about 5 minutes.

Turn off the heat and add fresh mint or basil to the pot.

Scoop out the soup and taste it, adjusting with fresh chili, lime, and dried crushed chili as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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