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Samlar Machu Kreung – Cambodian Sour Stew Recipe

Name: Samlar Machu Kreung – Cambodian Sour Stew
Prep time: 38 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 71 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken Thighs; 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 4 cups Water; 2 tablespoons Tamarind Paste; 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 cup Pineapple Chunks; 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes; 1 cup Green Beans; 1 Stalk Lemongrass; 2 Kaffir Lime Leaves; 1 sliced Chilli

This Cambodian sour stew, or Samlar Machu Kreung, balances tang from tamarind with a hint of sweetness and savory depth. Chicken thighs simmer in an aromatic broth infused with lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. Pineapple, cherry tomatoes, and green beans add texture and freshness, cooked just until tender. It's a relatively quick stew, coming together in just over an hour.

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July 29, 2026

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Samlar Machu Kreung – Cambodian Sour Stew is a main course recipe that takes about 1h 11m from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 12 ingredients across 10 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 252 kcal with roughly 25 g of protein. Filed under dairy-free, gluten-free, weeknight dinner and one-pot.