Khmer Kroeung

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the turmeric by cleaning it well; it's not necessary to remove the skin.
  2. 2Take a handful of galanga.
  3. 3Remove the stem from the middle of the kaffir lime leaves, then hold them together and thin slice.
  4. 4Cut the shallots into smaller pieces.
  5. 5Combine 2 small shallots, 10 kaffir lime leaves, 12 slices of galanga, 2 roots of turmeric, 1 bulb of garlic, and 4 tablespoons of chopped lemongrass in a blender.
  6. 6Add 4 tablespoons of water to the blender.
  7. 7Blend all the ingredients well.
  8. 8Add one more tablespoon of water if needed for a good consistency.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped
  • 12 slices galanga
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 2 small shallot, cut into smaller pieces
  • 2 roots turmeric
  • 10 leaves kaffir lime leaf, destemmed and thin sliced
  • 5 tablespoon water

Equipment

blender

Tips

  • No need to peel turmeric skin, but it may stain your hands yellow.
  • Remove the stem from kaffir lime leaves before slicing.