Cambodian Lemongrass Chicken Stir-Fry ( Recipe

Name: Cambodian Lemongrass Chicken Stir-Fry (
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 stalks lemongrass, bottom 4 to 5 inches only, outer leaves discarded, sliced into thin rounds (65g once sliced); One 3-inch knob galangal, peeled and sliced into thin rounds (35g once sliced); Two 4-inch knobs fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced into thin rounds (25g once sliced); 12 makrut lime leaves, preferably fresh, sliced very thinly crosswise; 1 small shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rounds (25g once sliced); 5 medium cloves garlic, peeled (25g); 1/2 cup holy basil leaves, very tightly packed (12g; see note) or Thai basil leaves (25g); 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil, divided; 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 3 breast halves), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, divided; One 3-inch piece fermented mudfish (35g), cut in half, divided (optional; see note); 2 teaspoons (10ml) Asian fish sauce, divided; 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided; 1/2 cube (6g) chicken bouillon, such as Knorr, crumbled to a powdery consistency, divided; 1 cup holy basil leaves, very tightly packed (40g), divided; 4 jalapenos (150g), stemmed, halved, and seeded, then cut on a bias into 3/4-inch strips, divided; Kosher salt; Steamed white rice

Servings: persons

3 stalks lemongrass, bottom 4 to 5 inches only, outer leaves discarded, sliced into thin rounds (65g once sliced)
One 3-inch knob galangal, peeled and sliced into thin rounds (35g once sliced)
Two 4-inch knobs fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced into thin rounds (25g once sliced)
12 makrut lime leaves, preferably fresh, sliced very thinly crosswise
1 small shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rounds (25g once sliced)
5 medium cloves garlic, peeled (25g)
1/2 cup holy basil leaves, very tightly packed (12g; see note) or Thai basil leaves (25g)
1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil, divided
2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 3 breast halves), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, divided
One 3-inch piece fermented mudfish (35g), cut in half, divided (optional; see note)
2 teaspoons (10ml) Asian fish sauce, divided
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cube (6g) chicken bouillon, such as Knorr, crumbled to a powdery consistency, divided
1 cup holy basil leaves, very tightly packed (40g), divided
4 jalapenos (150g), stemmed, halved, and seeded, then cut on a bias into 3/4-inch strips, divided
Kosher salt
Steamed white rice

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Using a large
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, combine lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, and makrut lime leaves and grind to a smooth but slightly fibrous paste. These are the toughest, most fibrous ingredients in the paste, so it will take 5 to 10 minutes for the paste to form. Once the paste has formed, add shallot and garlic and pound again to smash them into the paste, another 3 to 5 minutes longer. Add basil to the mortar and pound until it is fully incorporated into the paste.
3
In a wok, heat 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add roughly half of the kreung to the wok, stirring and scraping constantly with a wooden spatula to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning. At first, the paste will snap and pop as it begins to release moisture. Continue stirring until all visible moisture has cooked off and the paste has thickened and darkened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Increase heat to high, then add half of the chicken to the wok, along with 1 piece of mudfish (if using) and cook, stirring, until chicken is coated in the kreung and has turned white on the surface, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Stir in half of fish sauce, sugar, and bouillon and scrape browned bits from the bottom of the wok (some may still adhere). Stir in half the basil. Once basil has wilted, reduce heat to low and add half of jalapeno slices, cooking until warmed through but still crisp. Season with salt to taste.
6
Scrape contents of wok into a serving bowl and discard fermented fish. Rinse and dry wok, then repeat with remaining oil, kreung, chicken, and other ingredients.
7
Serve stir-fry right away, passing steamed white rice at the table.

943

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 stalks lemongrass, bottom 4 to 5 inches only, outer leaves discarded, sliced into thin rounds (65g once sliced), One 3-inch knob galangal, peeled and sliced into thin rounds (35g once sliced), Two 4-inch knobs fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced into thin rounds (25g once sliced), 12 makrut lime leaves, preferably fresh, sliced very thinly crosswise, and more.

Yes, Cambodian Lemongrass Chicken Stir-Fry ( falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cambodian Lemongrass Chicken Stir-Fry (

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