Cambodian Sour Chicken Soup - Somlar Sach Mon

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, while chicken is more affordable.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar tanginess with fewer calories.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger is easier to find and provides a similar flavor.

kaffir lime leaves

🥗Healthier: lime zest

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Lime or lemon zest can mimic the citrus notes.

Add 4 cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil, then add the kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and lemongrass.

Bring water to a boil again and add in the chopped chicken and boil for 15 minutes and skim the top of the pot of impurities.

Add the fish sauce, chicken bullion, sugar and stir well.

Add in the chopped green onions and thinly sliced onions and bring to a boil.

Serve and enjoy with a hot bowl of rice!

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