ច្រូតស្រូវខ្ចីចោល

#ច្រូតស្រូវខ្ចីចោល
Popular Khmer Dishes
1. Amok Trey (Fish Amok)
o A national dish made with fish, coconut milk, eggs, and kroeung (herb paste), steamed in banana leaves.
🥘 Cambodian Food Culture
• Meals are communal, often with several shared dishes and rice.
• Food is eaten with a spoon and fork (not chopsticks, unless it's noodles).
• Seasonal ingredients and local produce are prioritized.
• Street food is vibrant and a big part of everyday life.

2. Bai Sach Chrouk (Grilled Pork & Rice)
o A popular street breakfast: thinly sliced pork marinated in garlic and coconut milk, grilled and served with broken rice and pickled veggies.
3. Samlor Korko (Stirring Soup)
o A hearty traditional vegetable stew, often made with green papaya, eggplant, and prahok.
4. Nom Banh Chok (Khmer Noodles)
o Rice noodles topped with green fish gravy and fresh vegetables. It’s a common breakfast dish.
5. Lok Lak (Stir-fried Beef)
o Marinated beef cubes stir-fried and served with rice, salad, and a tangy lime and pepper dipping sauce.
6. Prahok Ktis
o A creamy, savory dip made from prahok (fermented fish), coconut milk, pork, and herbs. Eaten with raw vegetables.
🌿 Key Ingredients in Khmer Cooking
• Kroeung: A lemongrass-based herb paste used in many dishes.
• Prahok: Fermented fish paste—considered the backbone of Cambodian flavor.
• Palm sugar: Used for sweetness.
• Tamarind & lime juice: For sour elements.
• Fish sauce & soy sauce: For saltiness and umami.