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Kroeung

Kroeung is a Cambodian aromatic spice paste used to season curries, soups, and stir-fries.

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About Kroeung

Kroeung is a Cambodian aromatic spice paste made by pounding or grinding fresh aromatics and spices. It seasons curries, soups, stews, marinades, and stir-fries, and is commonly fried or simmered so its aromatic ingredients disperse through the dish.

Its flavour is typically fragrant and savoury, with herbal, citrus-like, earthy, or warm spice notes depending on the blend. Texture ranges from coarse and fibrous to smooth and cohesive. Chilli, fermented ingredients, and other additions can make particular versions hotter, saltier, or more pungent.

Kroeung may be prepared fresh, refrigerated, frozen, or sold as a preserved packaged paste. Its colour can be yellow, green, or reddish according to its ingredients. Pounding leaves visible flecks, while grinding makes a finer paste; frying or simmering softens it and releases aroma.

Ingredient type
paste

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Kroeung nutrition & diet

Kroeung nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Sauce, not further specified

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
116kcal
Protein
1.6g
Carbs
25.9g
Fat
0.4g

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Portions & preparation

Establish the exact Kroeung recipe before using a reference: Cambodian aromatic pastes vary in herbs, roots, spices, chilies, oil, and liquid. Use the prepared edible paste portion, distinguishing homemade fresh paste from packaged or cooked versions.

Compare the right form: Match to the identified Cambodian Kroeung recipe and form, fresh or cooked paste, including all herbs, spices, oil, and additions.

Diet considerations

Kroeung is a plant-based aromatic paste when made solely from herbs, roots, spices, and chilies, but recipes vary. Some preparations include shrimp paste, fish products, meat, oil, or packaged seasonings. Compatibility depends on the established recipe, and curry, soup, or stir-fry additions can introduce cereals or animal ingredients.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    May be compatible
  • Vegetarian
    May be compatible
  • Pescatarian
    May be compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Vegetarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Pescatarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.9.3.9_98 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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