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fish amok

Traditional dish from Cambodia

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About fish amok

Cambodian steamed fish curry

Fish amok or amok trei is a Khmer steamed fish curry (amok) with a mousse-like consistency, considered one of Cambodia's national dishes. Fish amok is believed to have been a royal Khmer dish dating back to the Khmer Empire, although some question it originating in Cambodia. It is slightly spicy. It also contains a variety of spices chili, turmeric, garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, coriander seed, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, kenchur, black pepper, lemon myrtle leaf. Amok Trei in English is Steamed Fish.

Components

  • egg as food
  • fish
  • kroeung
  • coconut cream

Dietary Information

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Traditional Cambodia cuisine

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