Kako Palm Fruit with Catfish & Pork Rib | Family Recipe Cooking Authentic Food for Lunch

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while still providing creaminess.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

Prepare the catfish by cleaning and cutting it into pieces.

Prepare pork ribs by cutting them into smaller sections.

Boil water in a large pot and add lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves for flavor.

Add the pork ribs to the pot and cook for about 15 minutes until tender.

Add the catfish to the pot and cook until it is opaque, about 5-7 minutes.

In a separate pan, stir-fry vegetables until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Combine the cooked vegetables with the fish and pork in the pot.

Stir in tamarind paste, coconut milk, and fish sauce.

Season with sugar and salt, adjusting to taste.

Add chili peppers for heat and fresh herbs for garnish.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Serve hot with lime juice squeezed on top.

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