r Beef Soup - Cambodian Comfort Food by Mom/Yummy soup

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers acidity without added sugars.

kaffir lime leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Bay leaves can mimic the aromatic qualities.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: regular ginger

Ginger is more widely available and offers similar warmth.

Prepare the kroeung paste by blending lemongrass, galangal, and turmeric until smooth.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the kroeung paste to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add beef and cook until just cooked through.

Stir in tamarind paste, sugar, and fish sauce to taste.

Add water spinach and cook until tender.

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