Top Traditional Cambodian Foods | Cambodia Cuisine

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce offers a lower-sodium alternative, while salt and vinegar are budget-friendly.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in calories, while pumpkin seeds are often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for flavor, while vinegar is cost-effective.

Prepare fresh fish by cleaning and filleting it.

Slice the fish into thin strips and place in a bowl.

Add lime juice and fish sauce to the fish, mixing gently.

Mince garlic and chili peppers, then add to the fish mixture.

Grate or julienne cucumber and carrots, then add to the bowl.

Finely slice red onion and add to the mixture.

Chop fresh herbs and fold them into the salad.

Sprinkle sugar, salt, and pepper to taste, mixing well.

Let the salad marinate for about 10 minutes to enhance flavors.

Serve chilled, garnished with crushed peanuts.

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