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.&nbsp;

How to make Cambodian Chicken Amok

lemongrass (chopped)

mint leaves (chopped)

Tbsp ginger (fresh, minced or microplaned)

shallot (minced)

garlic

red chili (sliced thinly, seeds removed)

tsp turmeric (ground)

tsp Kosher salt

water

Tbsp coconut milk

tsp palm sugar

cracked pepper

lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cubed)

coconut milk (can)

Tbsp fish sauce

tsp lime zest (for garnish)

jasmine rice

Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions. While the rice is cooking, prepare the rest of the dish.

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.&nbsp;

The paste will flow like a slurry with the added liquid. Add a little more water if your paste is too thick.

To make the amok paste:

In a bowl whisk together the coconut milk and fish sauce.&nbsp; Set aside.

In a deep non-stick skillet or wok, stir fry the chicken until done. Transfer chicken to a plate.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;nappe consistency.

Once the sauce has thickened add the chicken back in and simmer for 10 minutes.&nbsp;

Serve with jasmine rice and garnish chicken with lemon zest.

To prepare the chicken:

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