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Nom Ban Chok: Cambodian Fish Curry Soup


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  • Author: Ambra Torelli
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Omnivore, Pescatarian

Description

A vibrant, gluten-free take on a classic Cambodian soup. Fresh herbs and fragrant spices create a truly unforgettable flavor.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 oz (100 g) Bar (or Sea Bass Fillet)
  • 0 oz (10 g) Lemongrass
  • 0 oz (3 g) Galangal
  • 0 oz (5 g) Garlic
  • 0 oz (5 g) Shallot
  • 0 oz (2 g) Kaffir Lime Leaves
  • 0 oz (5 g) White turmeric (replaceable with normal Turmeric)
  • 0 oz (5 g) Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp (20 ml) Gluten Free Fish Sauce
  • 0 oz (10 g) Palm Sugar
  • 4 oz (100 ml) Fish Stock
  • 4 oz (100 ml) Coconut milk
  • 4 oz (130 g) Khmer noodles or Rice Vermicelli
  • 0 oz (5 g) Long Beans
  • 0 oz (5 g) Banana Bud (omit if you can’t find)
  • 0 oz (2 g) Bean Sprouts
  • 0 oz (2 g) Cucumber
  • 0 oz (5 g) Water Lily Stems (omit if you can’t find)
  • 0 oz (2 g) Green Papaya
  • 0 oz (2 g) Ambarella Leave (replaceable with Basil or Parsley)
  • 0 oz (5 g) Watercress
  • 0 oz (5 g) Parsley
  • 0 oz (2 g) Yellow Pear Flower (or any Edible Flowers)
  • 0 oz (5 g) Lime (sliced)
  • 0 oz (1 g) Chili (thinly sliced)

Instructions

  1. Clean and cut the vegetables, herbs, and Cambodian flowers.
  2. Prepare ingredients to make fish curry broth.
  3. Boil the fish in water with lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallot, and Kaffir lime leaves for 30 minutes.
  4. Separate the fish from the stock.
  5. Blend lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallot, Kaffir lime leaves, and turmeric; add the cooked fish and blend again.
  6. Add the mixture to the stock and bring to a boil. Add gluten-free fish sauce, palm sugar, fish stock, and coconut milk; boil for 20 more minutes.
  7. Boil water in a small pot and cook the noodles for about 5 minutes. Place the noodles in a bowl.
  8. Pour the fish green curry over the noodles.
  9. Top with the vegetables, fresh herbs, and flowers.
  10. Serve with chili and lime for added flavor.

Notes

  • For a richer broth, lightly brown the lemongrass, galangal, garlic, and shallot in a pan before adding them to the fish stock.
  • If you can’t find Khmer noodles, rice vermicelli is an excellent substitute.
  • Store leftover curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Cambodian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 100