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Cambodia Recipe: Chicken chayote squash soup, a rustic Khmer countryside recipe

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The chicken chayote squash soup is both delicious and simple to prepare. TThis meal necessitates only the use of a single piece of chicken breast and two chayote squashes, thus making it both affordable and ideal for a domestic culinary experience.

Chicken chayote squash soup, a rustic Khmer countryside recipe
Chicken chayote squash soup, a rustic Khmer countryside recipe

The cooking process commences with the boiling of four cups of water in a soup pot. The chicken, whether thigh or breast, and sliced yellow onions are then added to the boiling water and cooked until the chicken becomes tender, infusing the broth with savory flavors. The addition of chayote squash, which has been peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized cubes, serves to enhance the soup's texture and freshness.

The seasoning stage involves enhancing the flavors with two tablespoons of fish sauce, a teaspoon of sugar, and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper. This judicious combination serves to elevate the soup's gustatory profile, thereby creating a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and peppery notes.

Finally, the soup is garnished with chopped green onions, which not only enhance its visual appeal but also contribute a refreshing touch.

The ideal serving suggestion for this soup is as part of a balanced meal, accompanied by rice. The recipe not only reflects the charm of Khmer countryside cooking but also emphasises the simplicity of creating a wholesome and satisfying dish with minimal ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of water

  • 1lb (450 gram) of chicken thigh or 1 piece chicken breast, cut to bite sizes

  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced

  • 2 chayote squash, peeled, seeded and cut bite sizes cubes

  • 2 tablespoons of fish sauce

  • 1 teaspoon of sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

  • 2 stalks green onion, chopped

Preparation

  • Put water in a soup pot, cook till water bubbling

  • Add chicken meat and yellow onion in boiling water, cook till meat tender

  • Add chayote squash and cook till water bubbling

  • Seasoning with fish sauce, sugar and black pepper

  • Top with green onion

Advice

This soup can be prepared using various meat ingredients, such as pork, beef, or shrimp, among others. Additionally, other vegetables can be incorporated, including carrots or mushrooms.


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