Cambodian Food: Khmer Street Food: Khmer Cooking: Slap Moan Char Miet Cambodian Turmeric Chicken

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a gluten-free alternative.

turmeric

Turmeric is a key flavor and color component.

Add garlic and ginger paste to a wok.

Add lemongrass and turmeric to the wok.

Add chili paste to the wok.

Add 3 lbs of chicken wings to the wok and bring to a bubble.

Add 1/4 cup chicken stock and cover; reduce heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Add brown sugar and fish sauce to the mixture.

Add lemon juice and smoked paprika; bring to a high boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for another 10-15 minutes.

Add unsalted butter to the sauce and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Serve the chicken wings over rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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