Cambodian Num Bahn Chok Recipes are the standard meal on typical mornings.
Servings 8People
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine Cambodian, SE Asian
Ingredients
114 oz rice noodles
2cupsshredded cooked chicken
4cupsfish sauce
1/4cuptamarind concentrate
2cupscoconut milk
1/2cupwater
1lemongrass, finely chopped
1/2chopped green bell pepper
1/2chopped red bell pepper
1/2chopped yellow bell pepper
2cupsbean sprouts
1/2cupchopped fresh cilantro
1/2cupchopped fresh mint
1/2cupchopped fresh basil
1/2cupcrushed roasted peanuts
Lime wedges for serving
Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
Large pot or wok
Medium-sized saucepan
Cutting board and a sharp knife
Colander
Spoon or spatula
Serving bowl
Method
In a large pot of boiling water, cook rice noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine fish sauce, tamarind concentrate, coconut milk, water, and lemongrass. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chopped bell peppers to the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes, or until they are tender.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked noodles and shredded chicken.
Pour the hot sauce mixture over the noodles and chicken, and toss gently to combine.
Top with bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, mint, basil, and crushed peanuts.
Serve with lime wedges and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare all ingredients before cooking to make the process smoother.Cook the noodles al dente and drain them well before stir-frying.Stir-fry the ingredients over high heat to retain their crunchiness and prevent them from becoming soggy.Adjust the level of spiciness to your preference by adding more or less chili paste.