Top 12 unique traditional specialties of Cambodians
Cambodia is a country with a typical and quintessential and quite rich food culture, deeply influenced by the culinary styles of neighboring countries such as China and India. Here, the dishes are prepared with flavorful ingredients that have almost nothing to do with each other, but when enjoyed, they are delicious and exotic. Just like simple and friendly Cambodians, Cambodian cuisine does not look excessively fussy, the people of this country always worship the simplicity and purity of their preparation. That has become one of the most noticeable highlights, attracting diners to experience the taste of this pagoda land. Let's learn about Cambodia's unique cuisine with Topshare through the unique famous specialties below.
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Lap Khmer
Khmer Lap is the name of Khmer beef salad, this is a dish loved because of its attractive sour flavor, easy to make food to nibble with friends. Khmer lama is prepared by thinly slicing beef or marinating recycled beef with lemon juice, mixed with lemongrass, dried onions, garlic, fish sauce and herbs. This is a very popular dish in Cambodia and is aimed at catching the mouth of Cambodian men.
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Red ants sauté beef
Red ants stir-fried with beef are one of the Cambodian specialties you must try. Red ants of all sizes are marinated with cows, then stir-fried with ginger, peppers, garlic, shallots ... and season to taste the seasoning just used. Ants have a slightly pungent smell, mixed with re-fried beef... It all makes for a unique - strange - but very appetizing dish. The flavor of this dish is more intense when a lot of chili peppers are added. Red ant dishes can be served with rice.
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Nom Banh Chok
Nom banh chok can be simply called Khmer noodles, Going around the markets, you will see many street vendors selling this dish at extremely cheap prices. Nom banh chok consists of chan rice noodles with a broth made from traditional spices, served with fresh mint leaves, sprouts, banana flowers, cucumbers and other greens. The taste of nom banh chok resembles Vietnamese curry noodle soup, slightly sweet and fatty and has the aroma of coconut milk.
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Ang dtray meuk
In Cambodian waters, such as Sihanoukville and Kep, there are many street vendors selling seafood with golden grilled egg squid. Squid is marinated with lemon juice or fish sauce, then grilled on wooden skewers. The grilled squid dish is served with soy sauce with Kampot pepper, a typical Cambodian dipping sauce, made from garlic, fresh chili, fish sauce, lemon juice and sugar.
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Fried fish
Cambodians call it a belly ache. This fried fish is fried on a fire plate that is only served in restaurants or on festive occasions. Fried fish with curry coconut milk sauce, golden kroeung and chili, placed on a large, fish-shaped plate. Vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage are cooked with curry. This fried fish dish is served with rice or noodles. Cambodians call it a belly ache.
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