Authentic Cambodian Food
These pork cheeks are tender and juicy, with a pleasant but spicy black pepper aroma — a perfect main dish to go with a bowl of steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad. In my village back in Cambodia, this recipe is a lunch or dinner staple among …
Lok lak is a Cambodian stir fry that features fried beef nestled atop a crisp medley of fresh veggies and finished with a helping of savory, peppery gravy. This stir fry is ubiquitous in Cambodia, and you’ve likely tasted it if you’ve ever traveled in the Kingdom of Wonder (or …
This popular Cambodian omelet is addictively delicious, quick, and simple to whip up. Back in Cambodia, this dish was a family favorite at our busy, loud family dinners, where its savoury flavor profile paired splendidly with ice-cold beer. Despite having a distinctly Asian taste, this omelet doesn’t require any exotic …
Pork intestines are hardly the most popular cut of meat, but in Cambodian cuisine, they hold a very special place — they get grilled, deep-fried, boiled, and braised. There isn’t a preparation method out there that Cambodian chefs haven’t tried on pork intestines. In our recipe, we bring to you …
This beef shank and green papaya soup is one of the many traditional recipes from rural Cambodia. Villagers usually make this beef shank and papaya soup during the “cold” season, which coincides with rice harvesting. The soup’s broth offers both a great way to stay warm and a quick way …
Prahok ktiss (also spelled as “prahok ktis” and “prahok k’tis”) is a rich, aromatic Cambodian dip that can be served either as an appetizer or a main dish. In Cambodia, we used to buy prahok ktiss for lunch and eat it with fresh veggies — it was cheap, delicious, filling, …
This fried noodle recipe is popular in Cambodia for a reason — it’s unexpectedly delectable, utterly customizable, relatively healthy, and it takes very little effort to make. You’ll find various iterations of these authentic Khmer fried noodles served in restaurants throughout Cambodia, with locals and foreigners enjoying this low-cost, delicious, …