Angkor Cambodian Food Barbecue Paste (Kroeung Prawlak)

Channy Chhi Laux, founder of Angkor Cambodian Food, developed Kroeung Prawlak to celebrate the flavors found in Cambodian street food cooking. This lemongrass-forward marinade is classically used to flavor grilled meats and skewers (best enjoyed with an ice cold beer!).

Angkor Cambodian Food's Kroeung Prawlak BBQ marinade is vibrant and fragrant from lots of lemongrass, garlic and onion. The addition of turmeric adds a rich, earthiness, while tamarind lends an underlying tang and chile peppers bring just the right amount of tongue-tingling heat. Cane sugar balances out the spice, while also helping the meat caramelize when grilled. One jar is enough paste to marinate about 2 1/2–3 pounds of meat.

Please note: this BBQ paste is not vegetarian.