Iris' Cambodian Chicken Rendang

A Phnom Penh favourite, rich with lemongrass, galangal & coconut

Iris’s Cambodian chicken rendang is more than a curry – it’s a dish she learned firsthand from a chef while living in Phnom Penh, and it quickly became her favourite from that time. Unlike the darker, slow-reduced Indonesian rendang, the Cambodian version is brighter and more aromatic, built on the philosophy of using fresh ingredients in generous amounts. Free-range chicken is simmered with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, garlic, and creamy coconut, then finished with a touch of shrimp paste for savoury depth and coconut sugar for balance.

This rendang is delicately spiced rather than fiery. Dried chilli gives warmth and colour without overpowering, making it a dish everyone can enjoy. The fragrance of kaffir lime and lemongrass fills the kitchen as it reheats, and the coconut base creates a sauce that’s perfect over steamed jasmine rice. With its mix of citrusy galangal, sweet-savory coconut, and subtle umami from shrimp paste, Iris’s rendang captures the soul of Cambodian cooking – layered, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.

Cooked with ❤️ by Iris

• ABOUT YOUR MEAL
• ABOUT YOUR COOK

• Preparation, open pouch before reheating;
  Step 1 - Defrost in microwave or fridge overnight
  Step 2 - Microwave until hot (approx 3mins)
  
  🌶 This meal has a spice level of “mild”
  🍙 Best served with steamed rice - get yours here
  
  Ingredients:
  Free range chicken, coconut, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, dried chilli (not spicy), garlic, shrimp paste (Crustacean), coconut sugar, salt, fish sauce, soy sauce
  
  Contains: Soy, Fish, Gluten, Crustacean
  

• Hi, I'm Iris!

  I'm originally from Cambodia. My first memory of connecting with food was when I was little and my mum was always busy in her shop, so she left the house work and cooking to me. As the eldest child in the family, I had to learn to cook and did the shopping as guided by mum. I remember I learnt to cook my first curry chicken when I was just 12 years old.

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