Somlar Mochu Sachko (Sour Beef Stew)

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Somlar Mochu Sachko (Sour Beef Stew)

Somlar Mochu Sachko (Sour Beef Stew) is a traditional Cambodian recipe for a classic beef stew flavoured with tamarind, chillies, lemongrass and lime leaves. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Cambodian version of: Sour Beef Stew.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

80 minutes

Total Time:

100 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Chilli Recipes Spice Recipes Herb Recipes Beef Recipes Cambodia Recipes

Ingredients:

1kg stewing beef, cut into 3cm cubes
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 lemongrass stalks, thinly sliced
5 Kaffir lime leaves, shredded
4 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp dried galangal (soaked in hot water for 1 hour)
2 hot red chillies
2 tbsp fish sauce (Nam Pla)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
120ml water
2 tbsp spring onions (green part only), to garnish

Method:

Combine all the ingredients (except for the beef, fish sauce, tamarind paste, vegetable oil and spring onions) in a food processor or pestle and mortar and render to a smooth paste. With the back of a spoon work the tamarind paste through a fine sieve (discards any remaining solids).

Heat the oil in a wok or pan. Add the tamarind paste and stir-fry for a few seconds then add the puréed ingredients. Now add the fish sauce then stir-in the meat. Fry for a few minutes before adding the water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

Add more water to ensure that the meat is completely covered with a layer of water then cover and simmer for 1 hour, until the meat is tender (add more water as needed).

When ready, transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the onion greens. Serve with rice.