Soups
Samlar kako
Samlar kako is a Cambodian vegetable soup flavoured with kroeung and prahok, thicker and more generous than samlar machu. It is eaten with rice, at home and at family meals alike.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Fry the kroeung paste in a little oil for 3 minutes.
- Add the prahok and stir to release its aroma.
- Pour in the water, bring to the boil, then add the eggplant and squash cut into pieces.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then add the long beans cut into short lengths.
- Season with the palm sugar, fish sauce and sliced chilli.
- Finish with the basil, simmer for 2 minutes and serve with rice.
Variations and tips
Version without prahok. Replace the prahok with double the amount of fish sauce for a milder taste.
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Original Ecomely recipe.