How To Make Cha Kroeung Sach Mourn (Cambodian Style)

Ingredients:

• 1/3 C - Oil
• 1 ½ LBS -- Chicken Breast (Cut into Bite Size Pieces)
• 2 -- Bell Peppers (Cut into Bite Size Pieces)
• 1 Lg -- Onions (minced)
• 1 handful -- Oyster Mushrooms (stems removed)
• 1 C -- Jalapeño Peppers (Diced)
• 1 C -- Kroeung Paste (Recipe on next Slide)
• 1 tbsp -- Phahok (Pickled Fish Paste)
• ½ C -- Coconut Milk
• 2 tbsp -- Fish Sauce
• 1 tbsp -- Tamarind Soup Base Mix
• ½ C - Peanuts

Kroeung Paste Recipe:

• ¼ C - Galangal root, trimmed, Slice & Dice
• ¼ C - Turmeric, trimmed, Slice & Dice
• 6 cloves - Garlic, peeled
• 10 - Thai Chilli Peppers (*optional)
• 2 - Lemongrass stalks, trimmed and finely sliced
• 2 - Shallots, peeled and sliced
• 10 - Kaffir lime leaves, Devined & finely julian

*Place all ingredients in food processor or mortar and blend until it forms a smooth paste

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