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

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