At the foot of Oudong ancient Royal capital, about 40 km from Phnom Penh, the village of Kompong Luang is well known for its fish market and the silversmiths. The fishmongers are busy since 3 am to sell their fishes for the wholesalers who bring it to...
Read moreNum ansom chrouk - Rice cake with pork (នំ អន្សមជ្រូក)

The Nom Ansom is a cake prepared during festivals, in particular for the end of the Buddhist Lent, the remembrance of the ancestors or the Chinese New Year which is celebrated in many Khmer families of Chinese descent. The origin of the rice cake is Chinese...
Read moreGreen Papaya Salad Bok Lahung

The green papaya salad is popular everywhere in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand. There is a science to making a good papaya salad ! Here is how we prepare it at home. Ready ? Let's get started. Materials: a clay mortar, a wooden pestle and a spoon. Ingredients...
Read moreThe making of the Prahok
The "Prahok" or fermented fish is a crucial ingredient in Cambodian cuisine. The "prahok" is made from "trey riel", very small fishes which have the same name as our currency ! January is the season to prepare it. For my very first day of year 2012, we...
Read moreMy Kari Saraman

A royal dish in Cambodia, the Kari Saraman is a difficult but oh! rewarding dish to prepare. Here is my recipe, that I have learned from our cook and my dad. One of my favorite food ! Music in the video: played by my brother Panhlauv (flute) and me at...
Read moreNhoam Sdao ញាំ ស្ដៅ
The Nhoam Sdao is a bitter and sour salad, popular in rural areas for its therapeutic values. It is very typical and delicious for those accustomed to bitter taste in cuisine. The Sdao is from the Mahogamy tree family and has many medicinal functions:...
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