Yummy cooking traditional Khmer food recipe - Cooking skill

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while providing creaminess.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is easier to find and lower in calories.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs.

Prepare rice by rinsing until water runs clear.

Cook rice in a pot with water over medium heat until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Marinate chicken or beef in fish sauce, garlic, and lime juice for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated meat and stir-fry until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add vegetables and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

In a separate pot, simmer coconut milk with sugar and chili until combined, about 5 minutes.

Serve rice topped with stir-fried meat and vegetables.

Drizzle with coconut sauce and garnish with herbs and peanuts.

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