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Samlor prahoc

A tangy, aromatic soup typical of Khmer cuisine, made with a broth flavoured with kroeung, lemongrass and freshwater fish. It stands out for its fresh spice notes and its slightly fermented savour.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Heat the stock and add the crushed lemongrass and the kroeung, then let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in the prahoc paste diluted in a little stock, then the tomatoes cut into wedges.
  3. Add the aubergine and pineapple in pieces and cook for 8 minutes.
  4. Add the fish in pieces to the soup and poach for 5 minutes over low heat without letting it boil.
  5. Add the green beans, sugar and salt, then finish with the tamarind juice if you are using it.
  6. Serve piping hot with Thai basil and white rice.

Variations and tips

Without fish. Replace the fish with firm tofu and use a vegetable stock.

More ideas

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