Pleah
Pleah is an aromatic Cambodian soup that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich combination of bold spices and fresh herbs. This traditional dish, commonly prepared during special occasions, captures the essence of Cambodian culinary heritage with its balance of sour, salty, sweet, and savory flavors.
Equipment
- pot
- stove
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 500 grams beef sliced thinly
- 1 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 4 small shallots sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar
- 2 stalks lemongrass finely chopped
- 1 sprig mint leaves picked
- 1 bunch coriander leaves picked
- 1 medium cucumber julienned
- 2 small red chili thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook it briefly for about 2 minutes until it turns opaque and just cooked through. Quickly strain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine freshly squeezed lime juice, sliced shallots, minced garlic, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. This forms the tangy base of your soup.
- Add the cooked beef, finely chopped lemongrass, mint leaves, coriander leaves, julienned cucumber, and sliced red chili to the bowl. Toss everything together gently to combine.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the beef to marinate slightly in the lime and fish sauce mixture.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar as required, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
Notes
- For an additional kick, consider adding a touch of toasted rice powder for a nutty aroma.
- Adjust the chili level to suit your spice tolerance.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 811mgPotassium: 723mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 4mg
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