Cambodian Yahon Hot Pot with Shrimp Paste Recipe

various meats

🥗Healthier: lean meats

💰Cheaper: chicken

Lean meats reduce fat content while chicken is more affordable.

seafood

🥗Healthier: fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fish is a healthier option, and canned tuna is budget-friendly.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: soybeans

Tempeh is a nutritious alternative, while soybeans can be less expensive.

dipping sauces

🥗Healthier: homemade sauces

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Homemade sauces can be healthier, while soy sauce is a cost-effective option.

Prepare the broth by combining about 4-5 cups of chicken broth with 1 tablespoon shrimp paste, 1 to 2 tablespoons shrimp paste in soya bean oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon msg, and 1 can coconut cream.

Add big red peppers, garlic, shallot, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galanga to the broth for flavor.

Remove the stomach and quill from the squid by pulling off the tentacles, ensuring the squid is fresh and odorless.

Cut off the eye portion of the squid and pinch off the beak.

For color, add 1 tablespoon paprika powder and 1 to 2 tablespoons palm sugar to the broth.

Introduce optional ingredients like about 1/3 cup honey roasted peanuts and 1 to 2 tablespoons red-colored preserved bean curd to the broth.

Taste and adjust the broth's flavor as needed, adding satay barbecue sauce to your liking.

For a thicker sauce, add soft tofu or satay sauce to the broth.

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