The cuisine of Cambodia - Asia

The foods of Cambodia

Cambodian or Khmer food is typically made with fresh ingredients and is a medley of flavors. As rice is considered a staple in Asian cuisines, it is served with most meals in Cambodia. Unlike Thai cuisine that is distinctly spicy, the food in Cambodia is rather mild and has a lot of pickled and tangy flavors. The most popular Cambodia dishes are Fish Amok Probably the most popular Cambodian dish. This dish is composed of a rich and creamy curry like sauce that is the perfect balance of ginger, lemongrass, turmeric and coconut milk. When cooked correctly, the fish is silky smooth, almost melting in your mouth with each bite. Banana Blossom Salad Lap Khmer (Lime-marinated Khmer beef salad) Kampot Pepper Crabs

Cooking in Cambodia