Cambodian sour soup with fish recipe - cooking so yummy

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, and evaporated milk is easier to find.

lemongrass

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: citronella leaves

Lemon zest adds citrus flavor, and citronella leaves are a local substitute.

kaffir lime leaves

🥗Healthier: lime zest

💰Cheaper: lemon leaves

Lime zest offers a similar flavor profile, and lemon leaves are more common.

Prepare banana leaves by softening them over heat until pliable.

Blend fish with coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, fish sauce, turmeric, sugar, and salt until smooth.

Mix in beaten egg until well combined.

Spoon the mixture into banana leaf cups or bowls.

Steam the filled cups for about 30 minutes until set.

Serve hot with rice.

Cooking Techniques

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