Cooking The Best Seven Khmer Dishes For Lunar New Year 2022 With Somaly Khmer Cooking & Lifestyle

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, and evaporated milk is a budget-friendly substitute.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs can be more accessible while still adding flavor.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, and spaghetti is often less expensive.

Wash the duck carefully.

Prepare a dry rub with 1 tablespoon of tiny fry spice and 1 tablespoon of salt. Rub it all over the duck, inside and outside.

Let the duck rest for 1 hour at room temperature after applying the dry rub. Alternatively, it can be refrigerated overnight if not cooking immediately.

Prepare the basting solution by mixing 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 6 cups of liquid, 1 tablespoon of rice wine, and 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce in a pot.

Bring the basting solution to a boil.

Pour the basting solution over the duck to ensure it is well coated.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the duck in a roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes on one side, then flip it over and roast for an additional 30 minutes.

Set an alarm for 1 hour to monitor the cooking time.

Cooking Techniques

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