by changkrankhmer | Jun 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Beef lok lak is a renowned Khmer dish that has gained popularity among tourists visiting Cambodia. While the exact origins of beef lok lak in Cambodia remain uncertain, it is believed that this dish emerged from Vietnam during the French colonial period, making it...
by changkrankhmer | Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Fish Amok, or amok trei (អាម៉ុកត្រី in Khmer), is a dish that holds a special place in Cambodian cuisine, often hailed as the country’s national dish and commonly enjoyed during special occasions. It is believed that Fish Amok has its roots in the Khmer Empire,...
by changkrankhmer | Oct 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
We spend few hours today with Chef Mongkol who was busy preparing 6 new vegetarian dishes from scratch to be added shortly to Changkran menu. From local markets’ fresh vegetables, herbs from Chef Mongkol’s own garden we followed step by step the...
by changkrankhmer | Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Why Lemongrass straws? Plastic pollution is a big problem worldwide and especially in Cambodia which has the non enviable record of plastic bag consumption per person which is ten times higher than China or Europe.Siem Reap, gateway of the temples of Angkor, saw, in...
by changkrankhmer | Jun 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
When talking about spicy food in Asia, Khmer cuisine does not come immediately to mind but spices are indeed used for cooking. Khmer cuisine is considered to be mild compared to Thailand. Here are below some spices Chef Mongkol uses as ingredients in his kitchen...
by changkrankhmer | May 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Herbs are an omnipresent ingredient in Khmer cuisine whether they are used raw, to give a flavor or just as a garnish. Many have been using in traditional medicine in many countries of South-East Asia. We spent some time with Chef Mongkol (he grows many of these...
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