Recipe Guide

Cambodian Tofu and Tomato Soup Recipe only Cambodian cuisine is similar to other nations in southeast Asia, but most defiantly have their own distinct flavor and twist to the ingredients found in this area of the world. more often called Khmer cuisine, It uses a lot of garlic and is not as spicy as its neighbors Thailand.  INGREDIENTS 1/2 teaspoon dried shrimp paste 1 teaspoon small dried shrimp 4 Asian shallots (red), roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns 2 coriander roots 2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh, grated, peeled ginger 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock 3 tablespoons tamarind puree 1 tablespoon palm sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce 3 cm piece fresh, peeled ginger, cut into matchsticks 3 Asian shallots (red), smashed with the back of a chefs knife 300 g silken tofu, cut into cubes 2 fresh tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves to garnish METHOD 1. To make the paste, use a pestl...

Cambodian BBQ Mango Beef Ribs  Recipe only At the time of writing I am living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and this is a very common sit down street food. The streets are lined in certain areas with great meats and seafood's cooked on an open char-grill, lovely marinated and cooked to order.  INGREDIENTS 750 g beef baby back ribs 1/2 cup of water 1 ripe mango, peeled and seeded 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon tamarind puree 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh lemongrass, white part only, very finely chopped 4 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and quartered 1 spring onion, trimmed, chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 long red chilies, chopped and seeded METHOD 1. Place the ribs in a large bowl. 2. In a blender, put the water, mango, oil, sugar, tamarind puree, and chili, blend until well combined. 3. Pour the mango mixture over the ribs, mix well, cover and marinate in the fridge overnight. 4. Om a medium heat BBQ, grill the ribs t...

Cambodian Chili King Prawn Skewers with Pistachio Coriander Rub Recipe only Coriander is said to be one of the world's most used herbs, and you will find it widely used in lots of recipes from salads, stir-fries, curries, and even pesto. The flavor of the fresh coriander and its seeds dominate the dish. You will need to soak about 8 bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them splintering and scorching. INGREDIENTS 35 (2.5 kg) uncooked large king prawns 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes 2 long green chilies, chopped coarsely 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut 2 cm piece fresh ginger, grated 2 tablespoons blanched almonds, roasted 2 tablespoons pistachios, roasted 140 ml can coconut milk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon warm water 2 tablespoons fresh coriander METHOD 1. Shell and devein the prawns. Thread four (4) onto each skewer. 2. Blend or process spices, green chilies, cocon...