Aromatic Cambodian Noodle Soup with Lime and Tamarind

Name: Aromatic Cambodian Noodle Soup with Lime and Tamarind
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Vegetable oil; Onion, chopped; Garlic cloves, minced; Ginger, sliced; Chicken or vegetable stock; Lemongrass, bruised; Fish sauce; Tamarind paste; Sugar; Salt; Rice noodles, soaked until pliable; Water for boiling noodles; Chicken breast or tofu, sliced thinly; Soy sauce; Oyster sauce; Lime wedges; Fresh cilantro leaves; Bean sprouts; Sliced red chili

A fragrant and tangy noodle soup infused with the flavors of Southeast Asia

This Cambodian noodle soup, also known as Kuy Teav, is a delightful blend of savory broth, tangy lime, and rich tamarind, perfect for a cozy meal.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Broth

Vegetable oil

1 tablespoon

Onion, chopped

1 onion

Garlic cloves, minced

4 cloves

Ginger, sliced

1-inch piece

Chicken or vegetable stock

8 cups

Lemongrass, bruised

2 stalks

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Tamarind paste

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 teaspoon

Salt

To taste

For the Noodles

Rice noodles, soaked until pliable

200g

Water for boiling noodles

For the Protein

Chicken breast or tofu, sliced thinly

300g

Soy sauce

1 tablespoon

Oyster sauce

1 tablespoon

For the Garnish

Lime wedges

1 lime

Fresh cilantro leaves

Bean sprouts

Sliced red chili

Optional

Preparation

Marinating the Protein

Combine Sauces

Combine soy sauce and oyster sauce in a bowl.

Marinate Protein

Add sliced chicken or tofu and marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Rest

Set aside while preparing other components.

Preparing the Broth

Heat Oil

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté Aromatics

Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

Simmer Broth

Add chicken or vegetable stock, lemongrass, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Simmer for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking Process

Boiling Protein

Boil the marinated chicken or tofu in the broth until cooked through.

Cooking Noodles

In a separate pot, boil soaked rice noodles until tender, then drain.

Combining

Assemble soup by adding noodles to bowls and pouring hot broth over them, along with the cooked chicken or tofu.

Plating & Serving