Amok - traditional Cambodian fish curry

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, and salt is a basic alternative.

kaffir lime leaves

🥗Healthier: lime zest

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Lime or lemon zest can mimic the citrus flavor at a lower cost.

Prepare the fish by cleaning and cutting it into pieces.

Blend coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, turmeric, garlic, shallots, and ginger until smooth.

Mix the fish pieces with the blended coconut mixture in a bowl.

Add fish sauce, sugar, and salt to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Incorporate the egg into the mixture for binding.

Transfer the fish mixture into banana leaves or a heatproof dish.

Steam the dish over simmering water for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and coriander.

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