15 Street Foods in Southeast Asia
| March 17, 2017
13. Fish Amok – Cambodia
If Lok Lak didn’t pique your interest, you might be swayed by Fish Amok. “Amok” refers to the steaming process of preparing curry on banana leaves. When you add fish, fish paste, generous amounts of coconut milk, salt, limes, and red peppers, you find an incredibly tasty Khmer dish.
It’s served inside banana leaf cups, accompanied with a big portion of rice. If fish is not for you, you can find different versions made with chicken or tofu – sometimes even snails!
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