Cambodian Dipping Sauce - Tirk Trey Koh Kong

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned fish is often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger can substitute for galangal in flavor, though it's milder.

Prepare 10 to 15 Southeast Asian hot chilies, adjusting for desired spiciness.

In a bowl, combine the chilies with 1 tablespoon sugar to help paste them together.

Peel one whole garlic bulb and add it to the mixture.

For smaller portions, reduce the ingredients to half.

Add 3 tablespoons sugar or adjust to taste.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon MSG, if desired.

Mix in 2 to 3 tablespoons fish sauce and optionally add 2 to 3 tablespoons water to dilute the sauce.

Add 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, avoiding pre-squeezed lime juice for better flavor.

Taste and adjust the ingredients as necessary, adding more lime juice or sugar for balance.

Cooking Techniques

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