PURE SOUL FOOD: Sngow Chruk Muon | Cambodian Chicken Sour Soup w/balut!

BALUT:

1. Add Balut to a pot of water & boil on medium high heat for 20 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and set aside.

SNGOW MUON CHRUK:

1. Set pot on medium high heat.
2. Add oil, garlic & sauté for 30 seconds then add in chicken thighs.
3. Add galangal, lemongrass, chicken bouillon, fish sauce, MSG, sugar and sauté for 4 minutes.
4. Fill the pot with water and set on medium heat (simmer for 45 minutes) or until fork tender.
5. Add the lime leaves.
6. Continuously remove the impurities floating to the surface.

Plate, add balut, garnish with cilantro, green onions, birds eye chili & a spritz of lime!