The Cambodian Chicken Amok recipe is the answer most people give to the national dish if you ask.
Servings 8People
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Cambodian, SE Asian
Ingredients
2lbsboneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2cupscoconut milk
2stalks lemongrass, bruised and chopped
2kaffir lime leaves
2tbspred curry paste
2tbspfish sauce
1tbspsugar
2tspturmeric powder
2tbspoil
1red bell pepper, sliced
1green bell pepper, sliced
Salt, to taste
Steamed rice, for serving
Equipment
large bowl
Large Saucepan
Cutting board
knife
Method
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, red curry paste, fish sauce, sugar, and turmeric powder., eason with salt, to taste.
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chicken mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the red and green bell peppers to the saucepan and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
Bruise the lemongrass stalks before chopping to release more flavor.Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier texture.Add more or less red curry paste based on your desired level of spice.Let the sauce simmer until it has thickened to your desired consistency.