Khmer food-How to Make Ribs Curry Recipe||Cambodian Soup

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds acidity while being more accessible.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu offers a plant-based protein option.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger provides a similar flavor profile.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat.

Prepare fish by cleaning and cutting into pieces.

Boil water in a pot over high heat.

Add fish to boiling water and cook until opaque, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove fish and set aside, keeping the broth.

Add tamarind paste to the broth and stir until dissolved.

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat.

Sauté lemongrass, galangal, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add sautéed mixture to the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.

Incorporate kaffir lime leaves and sugar, stirring to combine.

Add vegetables and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Return fish to the pot and heat through for 2 minutes.

Season with salt and adjust taste as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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