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Aromatic Cambodian Noodle Soup with Lime and Tamarind

Name: Aromatic Cambodian Noodle Soup with Lime and Tamarind
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 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; Rice noodles, soaked until pliable, 200g; Water for boiling noodles; Chicken breast or tofu, sliced thinly, 300g; Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon; Oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon; Lime wedges, 1 lime; Fresh cilantro leaves; Bean sprouts; Sliced red chili, Optional

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.

5(73 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 4, 2025

Aromatic Cambodian Noodle Soup with Lime and Tamarind — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Broth

For the Noodles

For the Protein

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 398 kcal
Protein: 26.2 g
Carbs: 49.6 g
Fat: 7.3 g
Fiber: 2.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1591 kcal
Protein: 104.7 g
Carbs: 198.3 g
Fat: 29.2 g
Fiber: 9.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Onion, chopped 1 onion	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.8
Garlic cloves, minced 4 cloves	18	0.8	4	0	0.2
Ginger, sliced 1-inch piece	5	0.1	1	0	0.2
Chicken or vegetable stock 8 cups	100	10	4	4	0
Lemongrass, bruised 2 stalks	5	0.1	1	0	0.2
Fish sauce 2 tablespoons	14	2	0	0	0
Tamarind paste 2 tablespoons	40	0.4	9.6	0.2	1
Sugar 1 teaspoon	16	0	4	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Rice noodles, soaked until pliable 200g	710	10	155	1.5	3
Water for boiling noodles	0	0	0	0	0
Chicken breast or tofu, sliced thinly 300g	450	75	0	9	0
Soy sauce 1 tablespoon	11	1	1	0	0
Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon	9	0.3	2	0.1	0
Lime wedges 1 lime	11	0.2	4	0.1	1.1
Fresh cilantro leaves	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
Bean sprouts	31	3.3	6	0.2	2
Sliced red chili Optional	6	0.3	1.5	0.1	0.7

These are estimates and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Protein

1
Combine Sauces
Combine soy sauce and oyster sauce in a bowl.
2
Marinate Protein
Add sliced chicken or tofu and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3
Rest
Set aside while preparing other components.

Preparing the Broth

1
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
3
Simmer Broth
Add chicken or vegetable stock, lemongrass, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Simmer for at least 30 minutes.

How to Make Aromatic Cambodian Noodle Soup with Lime and Tamarind

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Boiling Protein
Boil the marinated chicken or tofu in the broth until cooked through.
2
Cooking Noodles
In a separate pot, boil soaked rice noodles until tender, then drain.
3
Combining
Assemble soup by adding noodles to bowls and pouring hot broth over them, along with the cooked chicken or tofu.