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Cambodia Recipes
Khmer kitchens of lemongrass, river fish, and Angkor legacy. Not sure what to eat in Cambodia? Start with Beef Lok Lak, Nom Banh Chok, Sankhya Lapov and Bai Sach Chrouk. Here are 6 authentic Cambodia recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Fish AmokSiem Reap, Cambodia · medium · 55 minA silky steamed fish curry-custard in banana-leaf cups, built on pounded lemongrass kroeung and coconut cream.
Bai Sach ChroukSiem Reap, Cambodia · easy · 40 minThinly sliced grilled coconut-marinated pork over broken rice, with pickles and a clear broth.
Nom Banh ChokSiem Reap, Cambodia · medium · 60 minRice noodles under a fragrant green fish-and-lemongrass gravy, piled with raw vegetables, Cambodia's Khmer noodles.
Sankhya LapovSiem Reap, Cambodia · medium · 70 minA whole kabocha pumpkin steamed with a coconut-palm-sugar custard inside, a striking Cambodian dessert.
Beef Lok LakSiem Reap, Cambodia · easy · 30 minCubes of marinated beef seared hard and shaken in the pan, piled on crisp lettuce and tomato with a tangy Kampot pepper and lime dipping sauce.
Samlor Korko (Khmer Stirring Soup)Siem Reap, Cambodia · medium · 70 minA thick, rustic Khmer soup of many vegetables built on lemongrass kroeung, prahok, and toasted ground rice, often called Cambodia's national dish.
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