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Kaffir Lime Leaves

Linked to 13 dishes across 4 culinary traditions.

Dishes featuring kaffir lime leaves

Tom Yum Goong🍽️ main
Tom Yum Goong is a hot and sour Thai soup featuring shrimp, known for its bold flavors of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chili. It is a staple in Thai cuisine, exemplifying the balance of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet tastes and is culturally significant as a representation of Thai culinary identity.
Thai
Rendang🍽️ main
Rendang is a rich and tender coconut beef stew originating from the Minangkabau ethnic group of Indonesia. It is slow-cooked with a complex mixture of spices and coconut milk until the liquid reduces, resulting in deeply caramelized, flavorful meat. Rendang holds significant cultural value as a celebratory dish often served at ceremonial occasions and festivals.
Indonesian
samlor korko🍽️ main
Samlor korko is a traditional Cambodian vegetable and fish soup that is both hearty and flavorful, representing the balance of sour, sweet, and savory tastes typical in Khmer cuisine. It is often considered a national dish, showcasing local ingredients and the cultural importance of communal meals.
Cambodian (Khmer)
nom banh chok🍽️ main
Nom banh chok is a traditional Cambodian rice noodle dish served with a fragrant fish gravy and fresh herbs. It is a beloved breakfast staple known for its refreshing and vibrant flavors, deeply rooted in Khmer culinary traditions.
Cambodian (Khmer)
Green Curry, or Gaeng Keow Wan, is a vibrant and aromatic Thai dish known for its rich coconut milk base and fresh green chili paste. It balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors and is a staple in central Thai cuisine, often served with jasmine rice. The dish reflects Thailand’s culinary emphasis on harmony and bold flavors.
Thai
Ping kai is a traditional Lao grilled chicken dish known for its smoky aroma and flavorful marinade, often incorporating local herbs and spices. It is a popular street food and festive dish reflecting the communal and outdoor cooking culture of Laos.
Lao
Tom Kha Gai🍽️ main
Tom Kha Gai is a fragrant and creamy Thai coconut soup featuring tender chicken, galangal, and aromatic herbs. It balances spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavors, showcasing the complex flavor profile typical of Thai cuisine. This dish is a staple in Thai households and is celebrated for its comforting yet vibrant character.
Thai
chak ktis🍽️ main
Chak ktis is a traditional Cambodian coconut milk-based curry, typically made with fish and flavored with prahok (fermented fish paste). It is a richly aromatic dish that showcases the balance of creamy, salty, and slightly sour flavors characteristic of Khmer cuisine. Often enjoyed as a main course, it holds cultural significance as a home-style comfort food deeply rooted in rural Cambodian culinary traditions.
Cambodian (Khmer)
Kaeng no mai is a traditional Lao bamboo shoot stew known for its earthy, savory flavor and tender bamboo shoots simmered with herbs and spices. It embodies the essence of Lao home cooking and is often enjoyed as a comforting, nourishing dish that highlights local forest ingredients.
Lao
Panang Curry🍽️ main
Panang Curry is a rich and creamy Thai curry known for its thick, slightly sweet, and mildly spicy character. It often features a blend of coconut milk, red curry paste, and ground peanuts, making it a beloved dish in Thai cuisine that reflects the balance of flavors central to Thai culinary tradition.
Thai
Khao poon is a vibrant and aromatic Lao spicy rice noodle soup known for its rich coconut milk broth infused with red curry paste and fresh herbs. It is a staple dish often enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings, embodying the bold flavors and communal spirit of Lao cuisine.
Lao
Gaeng Daeng, or Thai Red Curry, is a rich, aromatic curry featuring a balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. It is a staple of Thai cuisine, known for its vibrant red color from dried red chilies and creamy texture from coconut milk, often served with meat or tofu and vegetables. This dish exemplifies the Thai culinary philosophy of harmonizing bold and subtle tastes.
Thai
Pepes Ikan🍽️ main
Pepes Ikan is a traditional Indonesian dish featuring fish seasoned with a rich blend of spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed or grilled. Its aromatic and savory profile highlights the use of local herbs and spices, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of Indonesia's diverse archipelago.
Indonesian