Taste of Cambodia

This lesser known cuisine of Southeast Asia is peppered with distinct sauces, herbs and spices

By Cris Peterson • Special to the U-T OCT. 1, 2013

Char Kroeung is a a simple Cambodian stir fry that is loaded with flavor. Cris Peterson, Pepper Project 

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Sandwiched between Vietnam and Thailand, two culinary giants, the cuisine of Cambodia is largely a forgotten stepchild.

It is not as spicy as Thai food and not as well known as Vietnamese cuisine. There may be a Thai restaurant or a Vietnamese pho place in your local strip mall, but you have to do a little digging to find a spot with Cambodian fare.

Yet fresh ingredients and simplicity make Cambodian food a real treat. Read the full article here.