Exploring Cambodian food and cuisine
A relative once asked me if Khmers also like eating out. I said, yes, sure. But not the same way we Pinoys define ‘eating out’. While they do eat out in restaurants, they do it a bit differently. I’ve observed that while more and more new generation Cambodian’s are getting into the fast food habit, I still notice that […]
These places are not glamorous, not posh. But boy! do they serve just some of the best Khmer food I’ve ever tasted. Truth is, most Khmer food in Phnom Penh restaurants are washed out and tempered to cater to tourist-y palates. So if we’re craving real Khmer yumminess, its either we homecook or head over […]
or Happy Khmer New Year! You’d say, whoa! were halfway through the year and you’re just celebrating new year? Yes, my dear friends, Cambodia (as well as Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, India and Sri Lanka). You can check out this wiki article why these countries celebrate new year at this time. Anyway, this is a very […]
Something always present in the Cambodian table: pickles! When we first moved here I found it unbelievable how Khmers can pickle just about anything. And from being a skeptic about the need to eat pickled and spicy veggies with most fried foods, I am now just as crazy for them. Have you ever tried pickled […]
On weekends, we usually alot a half day just for cruisin’ the local market. I don’t know, but I find them extra fascinating. There are lots of interesting things you can find. The sights, smell, the chaos, the colors, they are just so awesome. Last time, we went to Central Market looking for some house […]
Oh noes! This post has been in my drafts folder since last week but I completely forgot to upload it here. During the weekend, hubby gave me a run around, with a lot of errands. He’s not yet here in Phnom Penh, so what choice do I have? Sometimes I do wonder why I’m that […]
A couple of days ago I wrote about the Quaint Seaside Town of Kep. There are three big reasons why I like going to Kep, Cambodia. One, to relax. Two, to get away from the crowds. Three, to stuff my face with seafood. Lol. I know the last reason sounds a bit crude, but yeah, […]
Here’s what a lot of Khmers like eating with their early morning espressos – Nom Pao. Chinese steamed buns filled with ground pork, hard-boiled eggs, Chinese sausage and grated turnips. They usually have two variants, one plain all white bun, and this one they call special yellowish and chopped spring onion toppings. For Pinoy’s, I’m sure […]
