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Not many people are aware of Cambodian food, or how delicious it is. Its neighbours, Vietnam and Thailand, have monopolised the culinary scene in terms of global reach. But with more visitors heading into Cambodia these days, slowly the cuisine has emerged stronger. Some of the best Cambodian food can be found in the… read more
Often considered to be Cambodia’s signature dish, this is a creamy curry that is served everywhere. Diced freshwater fish is cooked in coconut milk, palm sugar, eggs and fish sauce. A special paste called kroeung is also added and the fish is steamed in a banana leaf.
For some delicious Cambodian food, try Nom Banh Chok which consists of thin rice noodles in a green fish gravy with banana flowers, bean sprouts, cucumber and vegetables. The odd combination comes together beautifully and is quite popular.
For this dish, pork is marinated in a mixture of coconut milk and garlic before being grilled. You can find this dish at most of Cambodia’s street stalls, served with broken rice and fresh vegetables.
A popular Cambodian dish, the Kaw is braised chicken or pork topped with an egg. The whole dish is covered with a rich sauce of caramelised palm sugar, fish sauce and pepper.
Lort Cha is made of short fat noodles that are stir-fried with beef, beansprouts, broccoli, and herbs. It’s topped with fish and soy sauce and a fried egg is placed on top.
This dish has flattened bananas, dipped into a batter with black sesame seeds and then deep-fried. It’s a popular street snack.
