Veasna's Best of Classic Khmer Dishes - Cambodian Cooking Class

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a similar flavor.

shrimp paste

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso offers a similar umami flavor without seafood.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

These alternatives provide acidity similar to tamarind.

Prepare rice by rinsing until water runs clear, then soak for 30 minutes.

Steam rice in a rice cooker until fluffy and tender, about 20 minutes.

Marinate chicken in lime juice, lemongrass, and chili for at least 30 minutes.

Grill marinated chicken over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Sauté vegetables in a pan over medium heat until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Add coconut milk to the sautéed vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes.

Prepare fish by seasoning with salt and grilling until flaky, about 5-6 minutes.

Mix tamarind paste with water to create a sauce, simmer for 5 minutes.

Serve grilled chicken over rice, topped with sautéed vegetables and tamarind sauce.

Garnish with crushed peanuts and fresh basil before serving.

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