Condiment
Kroeung គ្រឿង
Family of pounded Khmer herb and spice pastes that form the flavour base of many Cambodian dishes.
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A Khmer steamed fish curry with a mousse-like texture, made with kroeung, coconut cream and eggs.
A family of pounded Khmer herb and spice pastes that form the flavor base of many Cambodian dishes.
Lightly fermented rice noodles served with a fish-based kroeung gravy, herbs and raw vegetables.
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Condiment
Family of pounded Khmer herb and spice pastes that form the flavour base of many Cambodian dishes.
Condiment
Cambodian dip of prahok and minced pork simmered with kroeung, coconut cream and tamarind, eaten with raw vegetables.
Condiment
Cambodian fish-sauce dipping sauce pounded with garlic, chilli, sugar and lime, and the Khmer term for fish sauce itself.
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Recipe
Fish Amok
Steamed fish curry built on kroeung, dried chilli paste, shrimp paste and coconut cream, portioned into banana leaf cups and steamed until set.
Recipe
Kari Sach Moan
Bone-in chicken browned in homemade red kroeung then simmered in coconut cream with sweet potato, Thai eggplant and long beans.
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Khor Sach Chrouk
Brined pork belly marinated with ginger and pepper, caramelised in palm sugar and simmered with peanuts and stock.
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Saraman Curry
Dry-roasted spice and coconut paste pounded with fresh aromatics, then simmered with beef, peanuts and coconut for hours.
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