Hot Basil Stir-fry (Cha Kdaow) is the dish that we think of when fresh hot basil is available. The juicy and crispy edges of lemongrass chicken are sauteed with jalapeno, red bell pepper, and sweet onion; then tossed with fresh hot basil and roasted peanuts. You must try it if you really want to tasteContinue reading “The Story Behind an Authentic Dish”
Category Archives: Authentic Cambodian
Pan Fried Pearl Noodles
Pearl (pin) noodle stir-frys are a great Cambodian comfort food and are also common among street food vendors.
Cambodian grilled corn (Poat Ang)
You won’t find this must have street food in mainstream restaurants … at least not yet. Perfect for celebrating summer and backyard grilling, you might call it Cambodian Elote!
Twah Ko
Love sausages and want new and exciting flavors? Try this Cambodian sausage: Twah Ko! Twah Ko is a traditional Cambodian sausage that is full of complex flavors. The combination of beef and pork in this sausage creates a deep meaty flavor that causes a juicy mouthfeel that satisfies anyone on a hot summer day. TheContinue reading “Twah Ko”
Cambodian Cold Soup
A cold soup with seasonal summer vegetables, herbs, smoked salmon and sliced hard boiled eggs. Drenched in a savory and sour broth of tamarind and fresh lemon juice. The Cambodian version of Gazpacho!
Tuk Prahok Steak
The perfect pairing for your favorite steak, the spicy and complex flavor combination of prahok with fresh herbs, spices, crunchy eggplant and a touch of natural acidity from tamarind and lime juice. The most memorable steak sauce!
Braised Pork Belly (Kaw Sach Chrouk)
An authentic and unforgettable, sweet and savory dish. Pork belly braised in a dark thin flavorful broth intensified with caramelized Thnot sugar, star anise, garlic and Kampot pepper alongside hard boiled eggs, roasted tofu and tender bamboo shoots. This is the dish that Khmer moms reward their children for a job well done.
Beef Skewers
Grilled Cambodian style steak on sticks are a fun and tasty treat to share with friends and family.
Broiled Sea Bass
Check out this quick and easy recipe for Chean Choun, topped with a sweet and sour hot relish of roasted ginger, garlic, shallots, and salted soybeans. “This dish has the word Mom written all over it. I think of her every step of the way?♥️”, Chef Channy.
Thnot Palm Sugar
Thnot is the Cambodian word for Borassus Flabellifer, also known as Toddy Palm. Thnot sugar is made from the nectar of Thnot flowers. It has a delicate aroma and distinctive sweet flavor with caramel undertones. Thnot grows wild in Cambodia, dotting rice fields and towering proudly next to Angkor Wat, the world-renowned Khmer ancient temple. Continue reading “Thnot Palm Sugar”
Mango Salad with Prawns (Ngom Swai)
Green mango and shrimp tossed with Chrouk Metae and Thai basil; a mouthwatering salad for a hot summer day.
Pineapple Curry
Somlaw Machu Ktis Manaws: Healthy and creamy with natural sweet and sour from pineapple, it’s no wonder that this curry is comfort food. Despite its beautiful deep red color, this popular Cambodian curry is not spicy.
Roasted Eggplant with Tamarind
Tender roasted eggplant topped with sautéed ground pork in tamarind sauce
Somlaw Machu Kroeung
This absolutely delicious soup has a deep rich flavor with lots of veggies, perfect on a cold or rainy day. The soup’s base is prahok and lemongrass (kroeung) with just the right amount of sourness.
Cambodian BBQ Beef
Experience authentic Cambodian street food in 3-steps with all-in-one Angkor Kroeung Prawlak and some skirt steak.
Broiled Branzino
Treat your family to this healthy white fish recipe. No grill needed and cleanup is easy!
Everything you need to know about Cambodian Chrouk Metae (Chili Paste)
Our Cambodian Chrouk Metae is a robust and well-balanced chili paste with authentic flavor that is both versatile for cooking and made with healthy ingredients. Keep reading to learn more about Angkor Chrouk Metae’s delicious taste, uses, and benefits.
Khmer Tamarind Sauce Favorites
Distinct from tamarind use in other Southeast Asian cultures, Khmer tamarind sauce is smooth and well-balanced with umami flavor. Authentic Khmer tamarind sauce is a versatile base ingredient that is packed with rich flavor and not overwhelmingly sour.
Cambodian Food In The News
It is exciting to see the words, “Cambodian Food” on a major news network like CNN, 30 Cambodian foods every visitor needs to try. We are delighted to see that one-third of these dishes were made with lemongrass paste (Kroeung), which is one of our products that won the sofi™ award. Angkor Food is theContinue reading “Cambodian Food In The News”
Spicy Jicama Slaw
This spicy refreshing slaw is perfect served with grilled meats. Memory Lane Every time I come across fresh jicama, my mind flashes back to a moist, cold, rainy day in Cambodia; our house was filled with the aroma of pan fried fish and fresh Chrouk Metae with jicama. It was monsoon season, so fish wereContinue reading “Spicy Jicama Slaw”