Back to 6 servings Base 4 tbsp kroeung (green Cambodian herb and spice paste), pounded fresh in a mortar; lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallot, turmeric, kaffir lime leaf 1.5 tbsp prahok (fermented fish paste), mashed smooth; fish sauce can replace it 2 tbsp fish sauce, plus more to taste 2 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar, or to taste 1.5 tsp salt, or to taste 2 tbsp long grain rice, dry roasted and ground coarsely 4 tbsp neutral cooking oil 2 litres water or light chicken stock, plus more as needed Protein 300 g boneless pork neck or chicken thighs, chopped into bite-size pieces 150 g catfish steaks, optional; or any firm fish Vegetables 1 piece small kabocha pumpkin or winter squash, cut into bite-size pieces 1 piece long Asian eggplant, cut into bite-size pieces 8 pieces small round eggplants 12 pieces pea eggplants, stir-fried until charred 1 piece large carrot, or two small, sliced 1 piece small green papaya, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces 4 pieces green jackfruit, bite-size pieces 1 piece green banana, sliced 12 pieces long beans or green beans 12 pieces winged beans 1 cup moringa, water spinach or other leafy greens, kale can substitute; stems removed To serve steamed white jasmine rice, to serve fresh basil, lime wedges and sliced chilies, optional garnish
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1 Step 1: Pound the kroeung by hand in a mortar and pestle until smooth; a blender tears the herbs and dulls the flavor.2 Step 2: Stir the prahok into about 50 ml (1/4 cup) of water and mash until nearly dissolved; discard any bones or stringy bits.3 Step 3: Dry-roast the rice in a wok over medium heat until golden and fragrant, then grind coarsely.4 Step 4: Stir-fry the pea eggplants in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until soft, browned and lightly charred; set aside.5 Step 5: Chop the pumpkin, long eggplant, carrot, beans, papaya, jackfruit and banana into bite-size pieces.6 Step 6: Heat the remaining oil in a large pot over medium heat, fry 2 tablespoons of the kroeung for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add the pork or chicken, the prahok liquid or fish sauce, salt and sugar. Fry until the meat is nearly cooked.7 Step 7: Add 2 cups of water or stock, the firmest vegetables and fruit, and half the roasted rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.8 Step 8: Add another 2 cups of water, the catfish if using, the quicker-cooking vegetables, the stir-fried pea eggplants and the remaining kroeung. Stir well and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.9 Step 9: Stir in the rest of the ground rice and enough water to keep the pot loose, then simmer, stirring often so the rice does not scorch on the bottom, until the soup is thick, stew-like and the vegetables are tender.10 Step 10: Cook the pork until no pink remains and its juices run clear, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). For chicken, cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.11 Step 11: Stir in the leafy greens for the last few minutes so they wilt but stay bright, then turn off the heat.12 Step 12: Taste and adjust with fish sauce, salt and palm sugar, adding water if the soup is too thick, then ladle into bowls and serve hot with steamed jasmine rice and any garnishes.getsaucepan.com/r/2050021c-c30d-56f8-8157-a20a942276b7
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