Char Kroeung Recipe

Name: Char Kroeung
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the kroeung paste; 2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced; 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 large shallot, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons galangal, peeled and coarsely chopped; 6 kaffir lime leaves, deveined; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 chilies, chopped and seeded; 1/2 cup water; For the stir-fry; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 600 g beef or 600 g chicken; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large onion, peeled and sliced into wedges; 1 red capsicum, sliced (bell pepper); 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, ground; rice vermicelli, for serving

Servings: persons

For the kroeung paste
2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 large shallot, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons galangal, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 kaffir lime leaves, deveined
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 chilies, chopped and seeded
1/2 cup water
For the stir-fry
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
600 g beef or 600 g chicken
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, peeled and sliced into wedges
1 red capsicum, sliced (bell pepper)
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, ground
rice vermicelli, for serving

1
Blend all the paste ingredients in a blender until smooth.
2
Transfer the paste to a bowl, add the meat and mix well.
3
Heat the oil in large wok over medium heat. Add meat, stirring well until browned.
4
Add fish sauce, sugar and salt and stir until the sauce is bubbling.
5
Add the onion wedges and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent.
6
Add the red capsicum and 6 tablespoons of roasted peanuts. Stir for another minute, then remove from heat.
7
Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and serve with rice vermicelli noodles, lettuce, fresh mint and bean shoots.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the kroeung paste, 2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced, 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 1 large shallot, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Char Kroeung falls under the Seafood 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.

Char Kroeung

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