Somlor Korko Recipe | Cambodia’s Most Famous Traditional Soup

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a vegetarian option, while salt is a budget-friendly alternative.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tempeh is higher in protein, while chickpeas are economical and nutritious.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and can be made from scraps, while seasoned water is cost-effective.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories and can be used interchangeably with carrots for a budget-friendly option.

Heat vegetable broth in a large pot over medium heat until simmering.

Add chopped pumpkin and carrots; cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender.

Stir in eggplant, long beans, and mushrooms; simmer for another 5 minutes.

Add tofu and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

In a separate pan, sauté lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves until fragrant.

Combine the sautéed mixture with the soup; stir well.

Season with fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice; adjust to taste.

Add chopped chili for heat; simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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