Khmer food | Fresh Fish Sour Soup & Stir-fried Water Spinach Fresh vegetables | Cambodia Cooking

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

Prepare the fish by cleaning and cutting into pieces.

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat.

Add lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to the pot.

Simmer for 5-10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Add the fish pieces to the pot and cook until just opaque, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in tamarind paste and mix well.

Add chopped tomatoes and sliced onions to the pot.

Season with fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.

Add green chilies for heat and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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