Top Popular Khmer Sour Soup

Samlar machu is the word Cambodians use to refer to their signature sour soup, with Machu meaning sour and samlar meaning soup, commonly known as Cambodian sour soup. The bad taste of this soup is due to tamarind and many other rotten vegetables such as tomatoes, pineapple, or ginseng dew leaves. In the following article, let's learn about Khmer sour soup with Besprice Travel!

About Khmer Sour Soup

Cambodian Sour Soup or Khmer sour soup, is an extremely popular sour soup dish throughout the provinces of Cambodia. Whether you're in a restaurant or a local market, you can always find a place that sells these soups and enjoy them. 

Khmer Sour Soup, also known correctly as Samar Machu, is a soup usually served with chicken that is soured with lemon and tamarind. It is traditionally served with chicken; however, you can also do it with beef or fish. In addition, you can also see some other main ingredients in the soup, such as vegetables, namely chives, lemon leaves, ginger, and even pieces of pineapple. Cambodians often use this soup as an appetizer.

Here is the recipe for some Khmer sour soup that you can refer to.

 

Samlor Machu Trey

This is a very popular soup in Cambodia; you can see it in the meals of locals or in local restaurants. This soup is the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and spicy from various herbs and vegetables. In addition, how to make Samlor Machu Trey is also straightforward, you just need to refer to our instructions below:

Samlor Machu Trey

Ingredients

• 1 Whole fish, about 2 lbs, cut up to steak size.
• 6 Cups of water.
• 1/2 Fresh pineapple
• 1 large can chunk pineapple.
• 1/2 lb Fresh okra.
• 6 oz frozen whole okra.
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Knorr tamarind Soup base powder
• 3 Tablespoon sugar.
• 2 Tablespoon fish sauce.
• 1/4 Teaspoon salt.
• 1 Tablespoon cooking oil.
• 2 Gloves garlic, crushed.
• 1 Stalk lemon grass.
• 1/4 lb Bean sprouts
• 1 Stalk celery. Chopped.
• 2 Tomatoes, cut ½ inch slices.
• 2 Stalks of Asian rhubarb, sliced thin.
• 1 Cup chopped mix herbs (rice paddy herb(ma-om), sweet basil, saw leaf herb, and green onion leaf).
• Hot chili pepper. (Optional)

Instructions

1. Sauté garlic and lemongrass, then remove and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add fish, pineapple, or juice if you're using a can. Once the fish is cooked, add the okra, celery, and tamarind powder. Stir gently so that the fish does not get crushed.
3. Add Asian rhubarb, tomatoes, and bean sprouts, and pour lemon grass oil.
4. Seasoning to taste
5. Serve hot

 

Samlor Machu Kroeung Sach Ko

Samlor Machu Kroeung Sach Ko is a Cambodian beef sour soup that is popular all over the country. A straightforward recipe with vegetables, it creates a great broth that you will remember after enjoying.

Samlor Machu Kroeung Sach Ko

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp yellow kroeung
• 300 g beef tenderloin medium-sliced two-bite pieces
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 4 cups stock beef or vegetable
• 300g morning glory
• 2 tbsp fish sauce and/or 1 tbsp prahok
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste (optional)
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp palm sugar (or substitute with brown sugar)
• 5 small red chilies for garnish

Instructions

1. Make your own or buy Khmer yellow herb/spice paste called Kroeung Samlor Machou at local stores.
2. Processing water spinach. Roughly cut leaves and stems into 3cm. lengths
3. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and put in the golden kroeung, and marinate for 15 minutes.
4. Fry marinated beef in a pan. Then move to the soup pot
5. Put 4 cups of broth in a pot and add the whole morning glory leaves and half a stem of water spinach. Put the remaining water spinach in a blender with a little water, then pour it into the pot.
6. Season with fish sauce and/or prahok, tamarind powder, salt, and sugar.
7. Simmer for 30 minutes to preserve the green color and flavor.
8. Serve in bowls and enjoy.

 

Samlor Machu Moun

Samlor Machu Moun is a sour soup because it is used pickled lime to prepare. Cambodians often use chicken, fish, or pork to make this soup. The process is straightforward, and the ingredients are not difficult to find. Let's see the instructions and try to make it for your family.

Samlor Machu Moun

Ingredients

• Fresh tamarind pump, salt, pepper, jasmine rice
• 3 tablespoons Red Boat fish sauce, minced fried-garlic, grated fresh ginger
• Pineapple chunks and their juice
• 3/4 cup shallots, sliced
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 11/2 cans pineapple chunks and their juice
• Pepper, jasmine rice pepper
• 1 pound catfish steaks

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of broth to a boil, then add tamarind, fish sauce, shallots, garlic, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, and pineapple to the juice.
2. Boil the broth for 20 minutes over low heat
3. Add tomatoes, celery, fish, and okra if using; simmer until the fish is cooked.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste
5. Serve hot with jasmine rice and garnish with coriander, basil, and green onions.

 

Samlor Machu Ktiss

Samlor Machu Ktiss is a hot and sour coconut soup that Cambodians often use in their meals. This soup is spicy, sour, and quite salty. But, at the same time, it also has an exceptional taste and is relatively easy to prepare.

Samlor Machu Ktiss

Ingredient

• Red Kroeung
• 2 pounds fish
• 8 Thai eggplants
• 1 bunch of long beans, cut into 2" lengths
• 1 T oil
• 2 C coconut milk
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 T fish sauce
• 2 C water or chicken stock
• 4 C greens
• Cane sugar to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat a pan of oil, add the kroeung, and stir so it doesn't burn.
2. After fragrant for about 3-4 minutes, pour in coconut milk and fish sauce.
3. Add salt and let the broth boil for 5 minutes.
4. Add long beans and eggplant. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until the coconut water is reduced and the vegetables are tender. Continue to pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
5. Place fish over vegetables and reduce heat to simmer over low heat. If until the fish is main and easily separated with a fork.
6. Place green vegetables on top of fish and cover to cook
7. Tasting spices to taste.
8. Serve while the soup is hot.

 

Cambodia beef sour soup is a blend of many ingredients and typical spices, creating an irresistible taste. Hopefully, the above information will help you learn more about Khmer sour soup and successfully make your favorite dishes at home. In addition, embark on a unique culinary journey and taste the authentic flavors of Cambodia!

Van Anh

Source: Internet