Kroeungគ្រឿង
Herb & Spice Paste · aromatic · citrusy · earthy · herbal
How it’s madeរបៀបធ្វើ
Lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, garlic, shallots, and kaffir lime are pounded by hand in a stone mortar until they dissolve into one fragrant paste. The pounding releases essential oils that no blender can replicate.
What it’s used forការប្រើប្រាស់
Kroeung is the citrusy, earthy backbone of Khmer cuisine — the foundation of soups, curries, and stir-fries. It's the first thing that hits the pan and the last thing you taste.
Regional variationភាពខុសគ្នាតាមតំបន់
Individual and royal blends come in yellow or red, shifting the character of dish after dish. Some families add more turmeric for colour, others more lemongrass for aroma. A royal kroeung might include kaffir lime peel and extra galangal.