🇰🇭 Top 5 Cambodian Foods

Cambodian cuisine, often called Khmer cuisine, is defined by balanced flavors—mild yet aromatic, relying heavily on fresh herbs, coconut milk, fermented ingredients, and the signature spice paste known as kroeung. It shares similarities with neighboring Southeast Asian styles but stands out for its subtlety, emphasis on umami, and dishes that have been enjoyed for centuries. Below are the five most iconic and beloved foods in Cambodia.

Fish Amok and Beef Lok Lak are two of the country’s most famous dishes. Fish Amok, widely considered Cambodia’s national dish, blends freshwater fish with kroeung, coconut milk, and eggs, then steams the mixture in banana leaves until it achieves a soft, custard-like texture; it is fragrant, creamy, and gently seasoned. Beef Lok Lak offers a heartier option: tender beef cubes are stir-fried in soy, oyster sauce, and palm sugar, served over rice with a fried egg and fresh salad, and paired with a zesty dip of lime juice and premium Kampot black pepper.

Num Banh Chok and Bai Sach Chrouk are popular daily meals, especially for breakfast. Num Banh Chok, or “Khmer noodles,” consists of soft fermented rice noodles served in a light lemongrass-coconut broth, topped with cucumber, bean sprouts, herbs, and often a hint of prahok—fermented fish paste that adds deep, savory richness. 

Bai Sach Chrouk features thinly sliced pork marinated in garlic, soy, and palm sugar, grilled over charcoal until smoky and caramelized, then served over broken rice with pickles and tangy fish sauce. 

Completing the list is Samlor Korko, a thick, nourishing stew made with toasted ground rice, fish, pork, seasonal vegetables, and herbs; it is the ultimate home-style dish, warm, filling, and packed with the authentic earthy flavors of Khmer cooking.

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 Khmer Noodles, known as Nom Banh Chok, are a quintessential Cambodian dish worth trying for several reasons:

1. Rich Cultural Heritage

 • Nom Banh Chok has been a part of Khmer cuisine for centuries, symbolizing Cambodian identity and tradition.

 • Eating it connects you to a long-standing culinary history unique to Cambodia.

2. Flavorful and Unique

 • The noodles are served with a fragrant curry sauce made from lemongrass, turmeric, and other fresh herbs.

 • It’s topped with fresh greens like bean sprouts, cucumber, banana flower, and basil, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

3. Healthy and Nutritious

 • The dish is typically light yet satisfying, with ingredients that are natural and wholesome.

 • The fresh vegetables provide vitamins, while the curry sauce is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric.

4. Versatile and Accessible

 • You can enjoy Nom Banh Chok for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack.

 • It’s widely available at street stalls, local markets, and even upscale restaurants, making it accessible for all.

5. Sustainably Local

 • Many of the ingredients are locally sourced, making it a sustainable choice.

 • Supporting this dish helps preserve local farming and cooking traditions.

6. Memorable Experience

 • Eating Nom Banh Chok often involves a rustic experience, like sitting in a market or on small roadside tables, adding to its charm.

 • The process of watching it being freshly prepared is a treat in itself!

Whether you’re a food adventurer or simply want to try something healthy and flavorful, Khmer Noodles are a must-have dish that captures the soul of Cambodian cuisine.

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CONTENTS

Essentials
-Kroeung Lemongrass Paste
-Toek Trei Bok Cambodian Dipping Sauce
-Mtes Krarhorm Red Chilli Paste
Starters
-Na Tang Crispy Rice w/ Dipping Sauce:
 -Amok Trei Fish Amak
 -Prahok Ktis Coconut Prahok Dip
Sach Kor Sloek Ka Plu Betel Leaf Beef Rolls
-Nhoạm Mi Suar Vermicelli Salad w/ Chicken
-Nhoam Svay Trei Chaleur Mango Salad w/ Smoked Fish
-Nhaam Kroch Thlong Pomelo Salad w/ Prawn
-Plea Treil Fish Salad
Mains
-Num Banh Chok Kampot Kampot Rice Noodles
-Num Banh Chok Ka Ri Chicken Curry w/ Rice Noodles
-Num Banh Chok Khmer Cambodian Rice Noodles.
- Mil Mi Kola Kola Noodle
-Chha Lok Lak Beef Lok Lak
-Chha K'nhei Stir-Fried Ginger
-Cha Kroeung Sach Kor Cambodian Spiced Beef
-Trop Chha Char-Grilled Eggplant w/ Pork
-Trei Prarma Chamhoy
 -Sngor Jrourk Sour Fish Soup
-Samlar Prarheur Proher Vegetable Soup
-Desserts
-Bay Treap Caramelized Sticky Rice
-Song Kya Lpov Pumpkin Custard
-Num Ple Ay Palm Sugar Rice Cake
 -Num Por Peay Mung Bean Rice Cake.
-nsam Chek Banana Sticky Rice
 -Dâm Long Chhoueng Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
-Chek Ktis Banana Tapioca Porridge
-Chef Sopheak Sao.
-Steam Fermented Croaker Fish w/ Egg & Pork
-Moan Dot Toek Khmum Glazed Honey Roasted Chicken
 -Moan Ling Kol Sloek Krei Deep Fried Chicken w/ Lemongrass
 -Chha Chu Em Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs
Soups
-Samlar Korko Korko Vegetable Stew
-Mchu Ktis Koh Kong Koh Kong Coconut Fish Soup
-Trei Ngeat Ovlek Dried Fish with Watermelon Mango
 -Trei Toek Ampil Tum Deep Fried Fish w/ Tamarind Sauce
 -Kdam Chamhoy Steamed Crab
 -Kdam Chha Mrich Kchei Green Kampot Pepper Crab

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Kroeung Khmer

Khmer Lemongrass Paste

Ingredients:

100 g

lemongrass stalk,

finely sliced

10 g turmeric, chopped

or dried ground

galangal, chopped

20 g

2 cloves

garlic 10 leaves kaffir lime leaf

10 g

½ tsp

lesser ginger,

chopped

salt



Kroeung is traditionally made using a mortar and pestle however a food processor can be used Fresh turmeric may be

Instructions:

Thinly slice the lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lesser ginger and garlic. Finely pound or grind all the ingredients, except lemongrass and salt. Add the lemongrass slices and pinch of salt, to taste, into the paste.

Storage:

In small bags or sealed containers. Can be kept in the freezer for up to three months.

Kaffir Lime Leaves

Lesser Ginger

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