Phnom Penh Post - Food & Drink
Saoy: Chef Nak highlighting the pure essence of Khmer cuisine
Chef Nak’s journey to create Saoy – Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine was a four-year labour of love that resulted in a stunning cookbook that showcases the beauty and richness of Cambodian cuisine.
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Palm sugar bread boosts local pride at 7-Eleven stores
Sun, 14 May 2023 | 08:56Cambodian sugar palm bread is the latest addition to the 7-Eleven convenience store chain in Cambodia, and is becoming a source of local pride.
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Siem Reap’s Pou Restaurant teaches patrons to cook savoury Khmer cuisine
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 | 08:36Num kruok – a Khmer cake made from flour dough and spring onion (Allium fistulosum) – is a popular snack with the Cambodian people as it goes well with sweet and sour fish sauce.
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Siem Reap entrepreneur selling Thai-style stir-fried ice cream
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 | 08:57Originally from Thailand, stir-fried ice cream – also known as rolled ice cream – is a unique and attractive desert that has proven popular wherever it’s served.
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Kinin restaurant aims to be eco-friendly green oasis
Mon, 20 Feb 2023 | 08:48As businesses become increasingly more aware of environmental considerations, many of their owners are striving to reduce their carbon footprints, while finding ways to eliminate waste.
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Chef offers upscale Khmer dining in cozy setting
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 | 10:24Claire Nelson travelled from New York to Phnom Penh to do business, finally arriving at the home of Chef Nak after a long journey.
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Kampong Chhnang cook-off held to inspirit volunteer chefs
Thu, 29 Dec 2022 | 09:34The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the UN World Food Programme (WFP), with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency, organised a cooking competition in Kampong Chhnang province to embolden the volunteer chefs who dedicate their time to prepare meals for students
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Slice of countryside life videos attract 1.2M views
Tue, 27 Dec 2022 | 10:12Many people feel pressure to adhere to the standards seemingly demanded by modern society.
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From a single cart to an empire
Sun, 25 Dec 2022 | 08:07Cambodian “lort cha” (stir-fried rice pin noodles) and Nom Kacchay (leek rice cakes) are two of the Kingdom’s most popular street foods.
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Kampong Cham wine maker family puts focus on fruit flavours
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 | 09:29The humble banana is considered one of the most traditional foods in Cambodia. As one of the most popular fruits in Khmer society, they can be used in a multitude of ways – they can be eaten raw or fried or added to rice dishes.
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Luu Meng: Entrepreneur, author advises new chefs
Sun, 18 Dec 2022 | 07:58Luu Meng, a well-known Cambodian chef, has overcome obstacles for more than 30 years in the food industry, both domestically and abroad.