How to Cook Khar Trei (Fish in Palm Sugar)

Ingredients 

1. 500g of fish, thick sliced 

   

   Mango and Cucumber

2. 1 tbsp chopped garlic 
3. 1 tbsp of palm sugar
4. 1tsp of ground black pepper
5. 3tbsp of fish sauce 
6. 1tsp of salt
7. 3cups of water 

Green mango and cucumber

Instructions 

1. Clean fish thoroughly and cut in thick slice 

   

   Khar Trei (Fish in Palm Sugar)

2.  Marinate slice fish with salt and let it stay for a while 
3. Place palm sugar in pot and heat in low heat until it caramelizes
4. Add chopped garlic and stir frequently, when it starts to brown add black pepper, salt, fish sauce and slice fish if the mixture gets too thick and add a little water to help it along. 
5. Do not stir in order to prevent the fish from breaking apart. you just lift the pot and swire it goes and back. When the fish mixture turns red, add the rest of water and simmer until the sauce thickens. 

This dish is served with green mango grated and cucumber