After “tasting” 10 attractive Cambodian specialties in the first part, this part 2 will continue to take you to other unique dishes – where each ingredient and each preparation method reflects the depth of Khmer culture. From royal dishes to little-known regional specialties, you will expand your taste and better appreciate the diversity of Cambodian cuisine. Let’s continue this colorful culinary journey with Ha Tien Vegas – where every dish is a story, an experience not to be missed on your trip!
11. Mi Kola – Rich Cambodian Kola Noodles
A dish imbued with the cultural flavor of the Kola community, Kola noodles is a dish you should definitely try when you arrive in Cambodia. This dish is made from rice vermicelli, decorated with dried shrimp, boiled eggs, cucumbers, peanuts and many herbs, mixed with sweet and sour sauce from lemon, garlic and purple onions.
Pork is optional but is often added, and the dish is often accompanied by cucumbers and pickled green papaya. Mi Kola is a popular dish in Cambodia, you can easily find it at street food stalls and restaurants nationwide.
12. Chha Trop Dott – Typical Cambodian Grilled Eggplant Stuffed with Meat
If you love simple grilled eggplant, don’t miss the chance to enjoy the Cambodian version! This is a very simple dish but extremely attractive. Eggplant is grilled over fire or charcoal, then covered with minced pork stir-fried with garlic and fish sauce. Herbs such as basil, green onions or coriander are sprinkled on top. To make the dish more attractive, you can also add eggs!
Although there are only a few simple ingredients, when prepared properly, Chha Trop Dott brings great flavor. You can enjoy this dish at street stalls, local restaurants, or even prepare it yourself at home.
13. Chaa Kdam Meric Kchai – Cambodian Specialty Crab with Green Pepper Sauce
If you are a seafood lover, don’t miss the Kampot green pepper crab dish – a famous specialty of Kep town, Cambodia. This place is famous for its bustling crab market, specializing in serving roasted crab with Kampot green pepper, a globally famous pepper.
The spicy and aromatic flavor of Kampot green pepper can only be found in Cambodia. Fresh crab is prepared according to a traditional recipe combined with Kampot green pepper, providing a unique, unforgettable flavor. In addition to green pepper crab, you should also try Chaa Kdam Kroeung, roasted crab with curry sauce, another interesting variation on Kep’s cuisine.
To fully experience the flavor of Kampot, you can visit Kep Sur Mer restaurant at The Village, Prey Thom Commune, Krong Kaeb.
14. Samlor M’chu Kroeung Sach Ko – Typical Cambodian Beef Sour Soup
If you come to Cambodia on rainy days, a bowl of warm soup will help dispel the cold weather. This dish has two versions for you to choose from: traditional soup and soup with coconut milk – ktis. The broth is made from prahok (fish paste) and kroeung, a mixture of lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, turmeric and garlic. The traditional version uses curry leaves grilled over charcoal instead of coconut milk. The ktis version combines coconut milk with ripe tamarind, creating a sour taste, adding basil leaves or coriander for a delicious flavor. The vegetables served with this soup are usually water spinach or toadstool leaves, and sometimes even eggplant.
15. Maam Chao – Traditional Cambodian Fish Paste
Maam Chao, also known as Cambodian fish paste, is an ideal dish for those who love the unique flavors of traditional cuisine. This dish is made from maam, a raw fermented freshwater fish, mixed with roasted rice, galangal and sugar, and fermented for at least a month.
Compared to prahok, maam has a more elegant flavor, the salty taste of the fish is blended with the sweetness from palm sugar. Maam Chao is often used as a dipping sauce, combining perfectly with pineapple, boiled pork and crunchy raw vegetables. This is also a great gift for you to buy for your loved ones. You can easily find Maam Chao at markets or specialty stores in Cambodia.
16. Ang Dtray Meuk – Koh Kong Specialty Grilled Squid
In addition to crab, Cambodia is also famous for squid dishes. Grilled squid Ang Dtray Meuk is a specialty of Cambodian coastal towns. You will see seafood sellers carrying small charcoal grills on their shoulders, grilling squid right on the beach.
The squid is marinated with fish sauce, then skewered onto bamboo sticks and grilled over charcoal. The dish is often enjoyed with Koh Kong spicy dipping sauce, made from garlic, fresh chili, fish sauce, lemon juice and sugar.
Enjoying the cool breeze by the beach, listening to the sound of waves and enjoying grilled squid with Koh Kong sauce is an unforgettable culinary experience in the country of temples and towers!
17. Nhoam Svay Kchai – Cambodian Green Mango Salad
If you want to learn more about Cambodia’s unique cuisine, don’t miss the traditional green mango salad, also known as ‘Nhoam Svay Kchai’.
Green mango is combined with herbs such as basil, mint, Cambodian mint and sea basil leaves, providing a unique flavor. The salad is often supplemented with smoked fish and dried shrimp, creating a blend of the sour taste of green mango, the salty taste of smoked fish and the sweetness of palm sugar.
This salad dish often appears at sidewalk stalls and traditional restaurants throughout Cambodia, giving visitors an unmistakably interesting culinary experience.
18. Chaa Angrong Sach Ko – Cambodian Style Stir-fried Beef with Red Ants
It may sound strange, but Chaa Angrong Sach Ko, or beef stir-fried with red ants, is an attractive dish, giving visitors an interesting culinary experience.
The dish is made from beef, red ants and spices such as ginger, lemongrass, garlic, purple onions, and basil. The red ants used in this dish are tree-dwelling, small in size, creating a unique flavor. Beef is sliced thinly, stir-fried with red ants and spices, creating a delicious, attractive flavor. The dish is often served with white rice.
19. Num Ansom – Cambodian Style Tet
If you are familiar with Vietnamese banh tet, try Cambodian banh tet Num Ansom to see what’s different! Num Ansom cake is a traditional dish, imbued with the culture of the pagoda country.
The cake is made from sticky rice, wrapped in banana leaves, and can be filled with sweet or savory fillings, with ingredients such as bananas, coconut, pork or green beans. Num Ansom is often used during holidays, especially Pchum Ben (Vu Lan Festival), when women spend days making hundreds of cakes to share with family and friends and give to monks at the temple.
You can find Num Ansom cakes at the famous Mealea Restaurant, address 44, Sothearos Blvd (corner of 240 Chumne Street).
20. Trei Boeng Kanh Chhet – Fried Fish with Cambodian Curry Sauce
If you are looking for a typical Cambodian culinary experience, Trei Boeng Kanh Chhet – fried fish in curry sauce is definitely an indispensable choice. This dish is often present at parties, presented impressively in a fish-shaped plate.
The whole fish is deep-fried, then seasoned with coconut curry sauce made from yellow kroeung and chili in a hot pan. Vegetables such as cauliflower and cabbage are cooked with curry, creating a harmonious flavor, very suitable to eat with rice. To fully enjoy this dish, you should visit famous restaurants in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, where Trei Boeng Kanh Chhet is prepared in a traditional and sophisticated style.
Cambodia is not only famous for its ancient temples and rich cultural heritage, but also a culinary paradise with rich, impressive flavors. Cambodian cuisine is a blend of tradition and creativity, bringing diners delicious dishes.
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