3 Popular Cambodian Street Foods You Want to Try

Cambodian food is not as famous as its counterpart Thailand. The cuisine, in general is overshadowed by its popular neighbors Thailand and Vietnam. However, once you go deep into Cambodian cuisine, you will discover unique and amazing flavors.

1.    Lort Cha – Cambodian Short Stir – Fried Egg Noodles

Lort Cha is one of the most popular Cambodian street foods. It is stir-fried dish consisting of Lort which are short fat rice noodles, with bean sprouts, Chinese broccoli, and chives. It is typically cooked with beef and topped with a fried egg.

This dish is served with a thick red sauce which is sweet and spicy. And if you want more spice, you can add red chilies to your meal.

                              

Where to have it?

Lort Cha is very popular among the locals of Cambodia. The vendors of this dish can be found in markets of Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.

2.   Num Pang – Typical Cambodian Sandwich

This dish was brought by the French during the Indochina colonization period, Cambodia calls it Num Pang.

It’s a sandwich which is typically served with meaty ingredients such as pate, ham or pork served with cucumber, carrots, chives and onions.

                                   

Where to have it?

This is also a street food. Hence you’ll find it in the markets or near office buildings. They are easily identifiable with the baguettes exposed on the carts. However, if you wish to try a modern twist on this classic sandwich, Nompang, a newly opened chain in Phnom Penh, which offers an interesting variety of the sandwiches. A must try is red pork and ham. Made with quality ingredients, it is excellent and quite filling.

3.   Cambodian Bamboo Sticky Rice

Also known as Kralan in Khmer, Bamboo sticky rice is a type of sticky rice roasted in bamboo sticks. It is made of sticky rice mixed with black beans grated coconut and coconut milk. The mixture is packed into a bamboo stick and slowly roasted over a charcoal fire until cooked.

                                   

Where to have it?

The city of Battambang in the Northwest region of the country is popular for bamboo sticky rice. It is Cambodia’s second largest city and a leading rice-producing province in the country.

In Siem Reap, around the Angkor Wat World Heritage site, you will find ladies on bicycle selling bamboo sticky rice. Feel free to approach any one of them and enjoy the sweet roasted dessert.

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