Southeast Asia

Taste Cambodia

Recipes here are imported from TheMealDB and attached to Cambodia so the country page has real dishes while editorial notes catch up.

15 recipes · 1 cuisine

Essential dishes

Source photograph of Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip

Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip

 

Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

54 minA bit of work🌶️

Source photograph of BEEF LOK LAK (Lok Lak Sach Ko)

BEEF LOK LAK (Lok Lak Sach Ko)

BEEF LOK LAK

BEEF LOK LAK (Lok Lak Sach Ko) from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

45 minA bit of workNo chilli

Source photograph of Amok Trey – Cambodian Fish Curry

Amok Trey – Cambodian Fish Curry

 

Amok Trey – Cambodian Fish Curry from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

59 minMediumNo chilli

Source photograph of Bai Sach Chrouk – Grilled Pork with Rice

Bai Sach Chrouk – Grilled Pork with Rice

 

Bai Sach Chrouk – Grilled Pork with Rice from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 34 minA bit of workNo chilli

Source photograph of Num Ansom – Sticky Rice Cake

Num Ansom – Sticky Rice Cake

 

Num Ansom – Sticky Rice Cake from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

2 hr 50 minA bit of workNo chilli

Source photograph of Meang Nem

Meang Nem

 

Rinse the rice, soak in water for about 10 minutes, then drain well. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the rice and stir constantly until evenly dark golden brown and very fragrant, about 5 minutes. Trans

58 minA bit of work🌶️

Source photograph of Nom Banh Chok – Cambodian Noodle Soup

Nom Banh Chok – Cambodian Noodle Soup

 

Nom Banh Chok – Cambodian Noodle Soup from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 1 minMedium🌶️

Source photograph of Num E (Sticky Rice Balls in Sugar Syrup and Coconut Cream)

Num E (Sticky Rice Balls in Sugar Syrup and Coconut Cream)

Num E

Num E (Sticky Rice Balls in Sugar Syrup and Coconut Cream) from Cambodia. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

30 minMediumNo chilli

Source photograph of Samlar Kari – Khmer Red Curry

Samlar Kari – Khmer Red Curry

 

Samlar Kari – Khmer Red Curry from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

56 minA bit of workNo chilli

Source photograph of Num Pang – Cambodian Baguette Sandwich

Num Pang – Cambodian Baguette Sandwich

 

Num Pang – Cambodian Baguette Sandwich from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 10 minA bit of work🌶️

Source photograph of Cambodian Stir-fried Morning Glory with Pork, Fermented Soybeans, and Garlic

Cambodian Stir-fried Morning Glory with Pork, Fermented Soybeans, and Garlic

 

Cambodian Stir-fried Morning Glory with Pork, Fermented Soybeans, and Garlic from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

16 minMedium🌶️

Source photograph of Khmer Banh Xeo – Cambodian Savory Pancake

Khmer Banh Xeo – Cambodian Savory Pancake

 

Khmer Banh Xeo – Cambodian Savory Pancake from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

36 minMediumNo chilli

Source photograph of Samlar Machu Kreung – Cambodian Sour Stew

Samlar Machu Kreung – Cambodian Sour Stew

 

Samlar Machu Kreung – Cambodian Sour Stew from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 8 minA bit of work🌶️

Source photograph of Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans (trey chien chuon)

Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans (trey chien chuon)

Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans

Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans (trey chien chuon) from Cambodia. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

35 minMediumNo chilli

Source photograph of Cambodian Waffles (Num Poum)

Cambodian Waffles (Num Poum)

Waffles

Cambodian Waffles (Num Poum) from Cambodia. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

55 minEasyNo chilli

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