Fry big fish and cook traditional Cambodian noodle soup recipe | Cooking with Sros

ocean fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

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

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, and salt is easy to find.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole grain noodles add fiber, while pasta is often less expensive.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers similar acidity, while vinegar is a budget-friendly substitute.

Prepare broth by boiling water with garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Add fish sauce and sugar to the broth, stirring to combine.

Cook rice noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry ocean fish until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.

In serving bowls, place a portion of cooked rice noodles.

Ladle hot broth over the noodles in each bowl.

Top with pieces of fried fish.

Garnish with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro, and chili peppers.

Squeeze lime juice over each bowl before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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