What is Samlor Machu Kreung?
Aromatic sour soup with kroeung spice paste, fish, and seasonal vegetables.
- Price range: $1.50–4
- Spice level: Mild
- Best cities to try it: Phnom Penh, Battambang, Kampong Cham
- If you enjoy Fish Amok, try this as a lighter, soupier alternative with similar spice paste flavors.
Samlor Machu Kreung
$1.50–4សម្លម្ជូរគ្រឿង
A more complex version of the sour soup family, Samlor Machu Kreung gets its depth from a generous addition of kroeung paste. The combination of tangy tamarind with aromatic lemongrass, galangal, and turmeric creates a layered flavor profile. Fish is the traditional protein, and the soup is packed with seasonal vegetables. This is a quintessential home-cooked dish that showcases the Khmer talent for balancing sour, savory, and aromatic elements.
Key Ingredients
- fish
- kroeung paste
- tamarind
- vegetables
- lemongrass
- galangal
- turmeric
- fish sauce
Dietary Information
Insider Tip
If you enjoy Fish Amok, try this as a lighter, soupier alternative with similar spice paste flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
More Soups & Curries Dishes
- Chicken Amok (អាម៉ុកមាន់)
- Khmer Yellow Curry (ការីសាច់មាន់)
- Kuy Teav (គុយទាវ)
- Samlor Chapek (សម្លចាប៉ិក)
- Pickled Fish Soup (ស្ងោរជ្រក់ត្រី)
- Coconut Curry Soup (សម្លខ្ទីស)
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