This modern beef lok lak recipe delivers a delicious classic Cambodian pepper beef dish, prepared traditionally with Kampot pepper, but presented in a more contemporary form. This local favourite, which for many Cambodians is their national dish, was one of the inspirations for the creative Cambodian canapés that we concocted for a spread of finger … Read more
This sweet pork belly with boiled eggs recipe is a firm favourite when placed on the table in a typical Cambodian feast. It’s a simple recipe, but one that has everyone eyeing off that last piece of unctuous pork belly and mopping up the remaining sauce. This Cambodian sweet pork belly with boiled eggs recipe … Read more
Creative Cambodian canapés for easy holiday entertaining was what was on my mind when I started to experiment with different ways of presenting traditional Cambodian dishes. I wanted to create Cambodian hors d’oeuvres or finger food that could be eaten in a bite or three. They’re perfect for casual get-togethers as well as more formal … Read more
Dispelling Cambodian cuisine myths seems to have become our part-time occupations. Not that we mind. No other Southeast Asian cuisine is so misunderstood and so under-appreciated – nor deserving of more attention. Let’s set a few things straight. Most visitors to Cambodia’s Siem Reap that we meet know little or nothing about Cambodian food and what … Read more
Come do a Cambodia Culinary Tour with professional travel and food writer Lara Dunston, who has been researching Cambodia’s culinary history and culture and writing a Cambodia cookbook for five years. You’ll be immersed in Cambodian cuisine and culture, meet artisanal producers and learn to cook Cambodian food in Siem Reap and Battambang. **** NOTE: Click … Read more