Cambodian Grill Tomato Salsa with Fried Fish

The Cambodian Grill Tomato Salsa with Fried Fish is a well-loved and wholesome dish that has gained popularity throughout Cambodia. It’s a recipe that emphasizes grilling or roasting all the vegetables to create a flavorful salsa. The key ingredients include big tomatoes (whether red or green), halved onion, red and yellow bell peppers, a Jalapeño (adjustable to personal spice preference), big shallots, and garlic cloves.

To prepare the salsa, the aforementioned vegetables are grilled or roasted until they become soft and tender. Once cooked, they are minced into small pieces and set aside in a bowl. To enhance the flavor of the salsa, lime juice, sugar, chopped cilantro, green onion, fish sauce, and optional MSG are added and adjusted to taste.

The dish is best served with your choice of fish, either fried or grilled, and can also complement Asian-style chicken wings. The salsa can be paired with rice to create a balanced and satisfying meal. This Cambodian Grill Tomato Salsa with Fried Fish is not only nutritious but also a delightful addition to any dining experience, showcasing the vibrant flavors of Cambodian cuisine.

Ingredients

Directions to make Cambodian Grill Tomato Salsa with Fried Fish

1. Grill or roast the above ingredients until soft, then minced it to small pieces set aside in a bowl.
2. To garnish the salsa you can add lime juice, sugar, chopped cilantro, green onion and fish sauce or salt if you like you can add msg to it. Adjust the flavor to your taste.

Serve with grill fish or chicken and rice

Enjoy

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