February 12th, 2010 |
Valentine’s Day is this Sunday, 2 days away. When one thinks of Valentine’s Day the first things that comes in mind almost instantly are red roses, puffy hearts and sweet decedent chocolates. Most definitely fish cakes does not cross people’s mind. For others it’s the sales and discounts at their favorite stores. No matter what people says, thinks or feel about Valentine’s Day it is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. In my country, Cambodia, it’s refer to as Tngai Bonn Songsa with literally means Boyfriend/Girlfriend Day.
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November 17th, 2009 |
Here is another recipe that I adapt from The Elephant Walk Cookbook. I haven’t had this in a very long time, like more than 10 years! I think one of the reason was because I was too lazy to make my own Khmer Kroeung. 
Thanks to my Mother I now have an endless supply of Khmer Kroeung.
This soup gives off a very fragrant aroma when cooked. This soup is very rich and flavorful. The Kroeung along with the pungent pahok (pickle-fish) and shrimp paste helped balance the sweetness from the coconut milk and pineapple. Serve it up with lots of hot steamy rice. It is delicious! When the coconut milk was first combined with the Kroeung it reminded me of the broth used to ladle over Cambodian fresh noodles topped with assorted vegetables known as Num Baingjok.
September 11th, 2009 |
Does anybody else feels that this week went by fast? Probably because of Labor Day Holiday on Monday. My siblings came to visit and spend the night during the holiday. With them my Mother also sent me a big pot of my favorite Cambodian herb the holy basil (Maress Prov). I love that stuff! 
In addition, I also got some more Lemongrass Paste (Kroeung) which I am now offering for sale. 
Now that I have
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