You will LOVE it !!! Mouth-watering Cambodian Street Food from Meatball Bread to Fresh Spring Rolls

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

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

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a different flavor profile, while paprika can be more economical.

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

Add chopped shallots, ginger, and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add beef pieces and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine with the beef.

Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and fish sauce; bring to a simmer.

Stir in sugar and black pepper; cook for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; cover and cook for 30-40 minutes until tender.

Adjust seasoning with lime juice and additional fish sauce if needed.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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