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How to make Cambodian Chicken Amok
This delicious Cambodian specialty is made with a base of coconut milk, and then infused with a blend of curry spices. It is traditionally served with a side of jasmine rice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Cambodian
Ingredients
Amok Paste
- 3 Tbsp lemongrass chopped
- 4 mint leaves chopped
- 1 Tbsp ginger fresh, minced or microplaned
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 red chili sliced thinly, seeds removed
- 1 tsp Turmeric ground
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp coconut milk
- 1 tsp palm sugar
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, cubed
- 1 .6oz coconut milk can
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp lime zest for garnish
Jasmine Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
Instructions
- Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions. While the rice is cooking, prepare the rest of the dish.
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To make the amok paste:
- Place all the ingredients in a mini chopper, and blend thoroughly for about 2 minutes. If you prefer the old way, use a mortar and pestle. For the ginger I prefer to use a micro planer.
- The paste will flow like a slurry with the added liquid. Add a little more water if your paste is too thick.
To prepare the chicken:
- In a bowl whisk together the coconut milk and fish sauce. Set aside.
- In a deep non-stick skillet or wok, stir fry the chicken until done. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet/wok heat paste on medium until it becomes fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Next, add in the coconut milk mixture, and stir to combine.
- Make a slurry to thicken the sauce: Mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with 2 Tbsp of the sauce. Whisk together in a small bowl.
- Place the sauce and corn starch mixture (roux) back in the sauce and stir continuously until it has reached nappe consistency.
- Once the sauce has thickened add the chicken back in and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve with jasmine rice and garnish chicken with lemon zest.
Nutrition Information
Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
783mg
(33%)
Potassium
582mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
19.1mg
(21%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 783mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 19.1mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.