Kroeung Cambodian Marinade And Spice Paste Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Kroeung is the generic term for a wide array of spice pastes in cambodia. Many cambodian dishes are cooked with kroeung as the base. There are two categories of kroeung: "Royal kroeung" And "Individual kroeung". The terms have nothing to do with social or economic class. Rather, they are descriptive of how the paste is used. "Royal kroeung" Is a standard spice paste that can be used for a number of dishes. "Individual kroeung" Has few or more ingredients added to the paste to suit the specific dish for which it is going to be used. Kroeung is further labeled by color. Red kroeung derives its color from red chilies or their dehydrated pods. Green kroeung has lemongrass as the dominant ingredient. Yellow kroeung gets its color from the amount of turmeric added. This is a recipe for yellow royal kroeung made the traditional way with a pestle and mortar to draw out the natural oils and flavors of each ingredient. If for convenience, you prefer the use of a blender or a food processor, you may need to add a couple of teaspoonfuls of water to help the motor along.

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Ingredients for Kroeung Cambodian Marinade And Spice Paste Recipe

  • 1.50 Stalks lemongrass
  • 1/2 ounce Galangal or ginger
  • 2 Makrut lime leaves
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Shallots
  • 1/2 ounce Turmeric
Nutrition
value
205
calories per serving
3 g Fat4 g Protein42 g Carbs8 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    3g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Carbs
    42g
  • Fiber
    8g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    42g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Fiber
    8g

Fats

  • Fat
    3g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    175mg
  • Iron
    15mg
  • Vitamin A
    33mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    89mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    68mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    149mg
  • Manganese
    14mg
  • Phosphorus
    156mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats