What to Eat in Cambodia

Cambodia is not only famous for its picturesque and mesmerizing sites but also features plenty of dining options that have no match. All those travellers who take cheap flights to Phnom Penh also love to tickle their taste buds with the most delicious and mouth-watering local food. A typical food of Cambodia comprises rice, vegetables, the main fish dish, a salad and a soup. Their dessert is as over healthy and consists of sticky rice and fresh fruits, that further add to the dainty taste of the food. As fish and rice are abundant here, they both play a major role in the formation of all kind of delicious meals.

Khmer food is actually a derived food form of various other cuisines of different countries. As it has remained a Chinese and French colony for so many years; the availability of Chinese and French food is not a surprise. The western part of the country is greatly influenced by Thailand culture and the eastern part features the flavours of Vietnamese meals. The south-western part where there lies the town of Sihanoukville, you will find plenty of seafood that is served and cooked in European and Japanese styles. They share many ingredients with typical Asian food like shallots, kaffir lime, galangal, lemongrass, coconut milk, chillies, garlic, lime, palm sugar, fish sauce, sticky rice and rice.

Other typical Khmer delicacies are Amok (a catfish that is steamed in banana leaves and is served in the form of a curry. Its most common and special form is amok chouk- the steamed snails, also in the form if curry), Num Chak ( a coconut and sticky rice that are grilled in Chak Leaves), Num Sang Khya Lpeou ( the combination of coconut milk, sugar , palm , egg yolks and pumpkin to form the sweet and delicious custard), Samla Mchou KRoesung Sach Ko( a sour soup containing spicy and chilli beef), Sieng Khith ( fermented soy bean that is cooked with fresh vegetables), Sngao Chruok Moan ( a delicious soups that is served with herbs) and Sngao Mreah ( a form of bitter gourd  soup that is served with minced pork).

If you ever visit the local market of Cambodia you will be amazed to see the piles of delicious and colourful fruits. The climate is very much favourable for the production of a large number of fruits, especially during the mid-year season. You will be enthralled to see various different types of bananas and each one of them has its own unique and dainty taste. Other must-try fruits of the area are durian, mangosteen, pineapple, mango, rambutan and coconut. Apart from them it also features an amazing variety of drinks and it is very easy to purchase many different bears like Singha, Guinness, Tiger, Heineken, Carlsberg and many other local varieties like Bayon, Angkor Stout and Angkor. So just get ready and pack up your belongings for Cambodia as there is so much to explore and so much to eat.