How to make Somlor Machu Kreung - Cambodian Sour Soup What the food

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor while being plant-based.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, and tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides acidity with fewer calories.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger is more accessible and offers a similar flavor profile.

Slice 2 stalks of lemongrass very thin.

Smash lemongrass with a small amount of salt.

Add fish paste to the smashed lemongrass and mix well.

Cut beef tripe into thin pieces.

Marinate beef with the smashed lemongrass mixture for about 5 minutes.

Add the marinated beef to a pot along with 2 tsp chicken broth, 2 tsp sugar, and 2 tsp tamarind.

Add water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add Thai eggplant and fresh chili.

Add turmeric powder and curry leaves to the pot.

Simmer until the vegetables are cooked and flavors meld.

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