Authentic Cambodian Food
Fish amok is a fish curry that many consider to be the national dish of Cambodia Fish amok (or amok trey in Khmer) is a steamed fish curry that’s often considered the national dish of Cambodia. There, it’s revered as a cultural relic, one that supposedly dates back to the …
Spicy, sweet, creamy, coconutty — these archetypal flavours define “curry” for billions.
But in the southern Cambodian countryside, curries can be different; in fact, “tart,” “tangy,” and “zesty” are often the more apt descriptors.
In the recipe below, we’ll introduce you to one such curry: a simple farmer’s dish and a favourite in Thida’s village.