ត្រីចំហុយទឹកត្រីអំពិលទុំ Boil fish with tamarind sauce recipes

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tamarind

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Fresh tamarind offers a more authentic flavor, while lemon juice is more accessible.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned fish can be more economical.

Prepare the fish by cleaning and cutting into pieces.

Soak tamarind paste in warm water for 10 minutes, then strain to extract the juice.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté garlic, shallots, and ginger until fragrant.

Add lemongrass and green chili, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

Pour in the tamarind juice and water, stirring to combine.

Season with sugar, salt, and black pepper, then bring to a simmer.

Add the fish pieces to the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve the fish with the tamarind sauce over rice.

Garnish with fresh coriander and lime wedges.

Slice cucumber for a refreshing side.

Cooking Techniques

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