What is Krueng?

Krueng is a traditional Cambodian seasoning paste made from ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric, garlic, and shallots. These ingredients are pounded together to create a fragrant, flavorful paste used in various dishes such as soups, stir-fries, and curries. Krueng is essential to Cambodian cuisine, providing a unique and aromatic depth.

Twin Tiger Brand Krueng Dry Seasoning Mix

To bring the rich flavors of Cambodian cuisine to the world, Sina created the Krueng Dry Seasoning Mix as part of her Twin Tiger Brand pantry products. This mix captures the essence of traditional krueng paste in a convenient, easy-to-use dry form. By drying and blending key ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, and turmeric, the Krueng Dry Seasoning Mix offers the authentic taste of Cambodian cuisine without the need for time-consuming preparation.

This seasoning mix allows anyone to easily incorporate the bold and aromatic flavors of Cambodia into their cooking, whether in stir-fries, marinades, or soups. With the Krueng Dry Seasoning Mix from Twin Tiger Brand, bringing the taste of Cambodia into your kitchen has never been easier.

Vegetable Cha (Stir Fry) Krueng

Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Krueng Dry Seasoning (adjust to taste) 

- 2 tablespoons stir-fry sauce (adjust to taste)

- 2 tablespoons minced garlic

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- 3 cup onion, sliced bell peppers (any color), sliced carrots, sliced celery (or any seasonal vegetables from the farmers' market)

- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro & green onion) for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Krueng Seasoning Mixture:
   - In a small bowl, mix the Krueng Dry Seasoning with the stir-fry sauce and sugar to form a paste. You can add a little water if necessary to achieve a paste-like consistency.

2. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
   - Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat with garlic.
   - Add the Krueng seasoning mixture to the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
   - Add the harder vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and carrots first. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
   - Add the sliced celery and minced garlic. Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes or until all vegetables are tender but still crisp.
   - Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Serve:
   - Transfer the stir-fry to a serving dish.
   - Garnish with fresh herbs.
   - Enjoy the stir-fry with steamed jasmine rice.