Khmer Style Pork Ribs (ឆ្អឹងជំនីរជ្រូក)

Ingredients (គ្រឿងផ្សំ)
- Pork ribs (ឆ្អឹងជំនីរជ្រូក) – 300g
- Lemongrass (ស្លឹកគ្រៃ) – 3 sticks
- Garlic (ខ្ទឹមស) x 3 cloves
- Galangal (រំដេង) – 50g
- Turmeric (រមៀត) – 50g
- Salt (អំបិល) – pinch
- Sugar (ស្ករ) – 2 tsp
- Stock (ម្សៅសាច់មាន) – 1 tsp
- Oyster Sauce (ងាវសមុទ្រទឹកជ្រលក់) – 1 tbsp
This week’s cooking video is my take on a worldwide classic: Pork ribs. This recipe uses a Khmer ‘kreung‘ paste for a Cambodian style taste. I love these served with rice but you can have them on their own as a snack. Either way they are easy, delicious and very addictive.
- Chop lemongrass, galangal, turmeric
- Grind well in pestle and mortar
- Add garlic and continue to grind
- Chop pork into smaller pieces
- Add salt sugar, stock and oyster sauce to season
- Add kreung and mix well
- Heat pan, add oil and add ribs
- Cook until nicely browned