CHICKEN SAMLá (CAMBODIAN CHICKEN CURRY)

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From Cooking Light....This is one of the most popular dishes in Cambodia. It's a soupy curry that's more aromatic and less spicy than curries found in other parts of Southeast Asia. It uses a substantial amount of fresh ginger and lemongrass for flavor and fragrance. Serve over rice to soak up the sauce.

Provided by Mr Jackson

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup fresh ginger, thinly sliced peeled
1/4 cup fresh lemongrass, chopped peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons shrimp sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee) or 1 1/2 tablespoons shrimp paste
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
5 garlic cloves, halved
2 large shallots, peeled and quartered
cooking spray
6 (4 ounce) skinless chicken drumsticks, skinned
6 (4 ounce) skinless chicken thighs, skinned
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
3/4 cup light coconut milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
lime wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Place first 10 ingredients in a food processor; process until minced, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add ginger mixture; sauté 2 minutes. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes on each side. Add broth, coconut milk, and sugar, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Remove pan from heat. Remove chicken from pan, reserving liquid in pan; cool chicken slightly. Remove the meat from bones, and discard bones. Place pan over medium heat. Stir in chicken and lime juice; cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
  • Cooking Light does not give prep or cook time. The times listed is my guess.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.2, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 273.2, Sodium 591.8, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 69.5

Sahil Kumar
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.


Mario Oxlaj
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was dry and tough, and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Emily Beins
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. Next time I'll use less chili peppers.


Sofiqul Islam
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.


Sarita Changing Chapagain
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Deepika Gurung
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.


Alex Shanks
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This dish is amazing! The flavors are so complex and the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


James Sanchez
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was dry and tough, and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Asim Warraich
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. Next time I'll use less chili peppers.


Khing Mike
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.


Sheila Giardina
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Shamshar ul hassain
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I'm not usually a big fan of curry, but this dish changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again!


Si Dip
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This Cambodian chicken curry was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and complex, and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this dish again.