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A Khmer steamed fish curry with a mousse-like texture, made with kroeung, coconut cream and eggs.

A family of pounded Khmer herb and spice pastes that form the flavor base of many Cambodian dishes.

Lightly fermented rice noodles served with a fish-based kroeung gravy, herbs and raw vegetables.

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Grilled dish, Rice dish

Cambodian breakfast of thin grilled marinated pork served over steamed rice with pickles and broth.

Grilled dish, Stir-fry

Char-grilled Cambodian eggplant topped with pork minced and stir-fried with fermented soybeans.

Grilled dish, Snack

Grilled Khmer beef skewers marinated in kroeung and sold as a late-afternoon street snack.

Grilled dish, Snack

Khmer pork or beef sausage seasoned with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaf, then air-dried.

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Recipe

Fish Amok

Steamed fish curry built on kroeung, dried chilli paste, shrimp paste and coconut cream, portioned into banana leaf cups and steamed until set.

Recipe

Kari Sach Moan

Bone-in chicken browned in homemade red kroeung then simmered in coconut cream with sweet potato, Thai eggplant and long beans.

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Khor Sach Chrouk

Brined pork belly marinated with ginger and pepper, caramelised in palm sugar and simmered with peanuts and stock.

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Saraman Curry

Dry-roasted spice and coconut paste pounded with fresh aromatics, then simmered with beef, peanuts and coconut for hours.

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