Tag: Khmer cuisine
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Unlock the Secrets of Royal Khmer Cuisine with Chef Nak’s New Cookbook
Chef Rotanak Ros, popularly known as Chef Nak, has made it her life’s mission to revive and uplift traditional Khmer (Cambodian) cuisine, especially the royal home cuisine that was long forgotten. Collaborating with researchers, writers, chefs, and elderly Cambodians across the country, Chef Nak has been documenting and sharing the unique flavors of Khmer culture…
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Pchum Ben and the Festive Sweet Num Ansom Chek
Pchum Ben is celebrated from late September to early October for 15 days. It is a festival in honour of ancestors. It is also called the Festival of Souls and the All Soul Day. While in Cambodia, I had tried making the special Rice Cake called ‘NUM ANSOM CHEK’ with the help of friend ‘D’.…
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Trey Chamhoi – Cambodian Steamed Fish
By Dosaikal In the Kingdom of Cambodia, Fish is a staple, and it can unambiguously be said that “Fish enjoys almost the royal status of Rice.” The staple diet of Khmer is fresh water fish. With the abundant supply of fish (said to be 600 different species in the Tonle Sap lake), it…