Bamboo straws are environmentally friendly; made from nature, reusable and compostable. . . Because of this they are appearing in more and more cafes, restaurants and hotels around Cambodia. Adding to the already tropical feel of holidaying in Cambodia, a bamboo straw in a fresh coconut is a novel holiday delight for a lot of […]
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Give Me Fuel, Give Me Fire…
Get fueled up on good coffee and get cracking on your assignment, start up business or pressing deadline. BioLab has created a great environment in the upstairs section of its Siem Reap cafe that is perfect for online workers. The main area is usually humming quietly with workers throughout the day, and there are three […]
COCKTAILS AND MOCKTAILS
Adding Local Spice to your happy hour Butterfly Pea Flowers Locally grown butterfly pea flowers are now being infused with alcohol and tea, creating a drink with a vibrant purple hue. In Siem Reap, The Baby Elephant Boutique and Butterfly Pea Hotel have used this simple flower to create their own unique drinks; the Butterfly Pea […]
Healthy SPICY MEXICAN Pepper Bowl
Ingredients: Brown rice Olive oil Kidney beans (canned or make sure you soak the night before and boil on the stove top) Peppers (assorted colours) Onion Garlic Zucchini Toppings Tomatoes Lettuvce Yoghurt Cheese Spice Mix Paprika – ½ teaspoon Chili powder – 1 tablespoon Chili flakes – ¼ teaspoon Cumin – 1 ½ teaspoon Salt […]
Kuy Teav Phnom Penh
Cambodian Phnom Penh Noodle Soup Ingredients Seasonings & Garnishes (4-5 servings) 1 lb fresh rice noodles (if using dried make sure to pre-soak it in warm water for 30 minutes or according to package instructions) 10-12 cups of water 1½-2 lbs pork with/without bones ½ tablespoon black peppercorn ½ tablespoon coriander seeds 3 cloves garlic, […]
Pastries & Bakery
We can thank the former French occupation in Cambodia for the presence of delectable pastries and baguettes today Too beautiful to eat… Too delicious to resist ~ Bloom Cafe Bloom Cafe and Training Centre Step into Bloom Cafe and enter a world where barista-made coffee, refreshing smoothies, delicious chai, and a mouth-watering range of […]
Ice Cold Delight
A uniquely Asian treat for a hot day, shaved ice with toppings is natural and refreshing. Recently, modern techniques and ingredients have developed this invigorating street snack into a truly gourmet bonne bouche, from simple to simply amazing! Patbingsu is a mound of flavored, crushed ice topped by a mantle of\ sweet red beans, […]
Alive & Kicking
The ever-evolving seafood game is alive and well – flipping, pinching, and flapping all the way to the bank. On the menu are live lobsters, gianttiger prawns, glistening oysters, fresh Norwegian salmon, and fine Russian caviar. These revitalizing guests arrive via new shipping routes, with proper handling procedures and quality storage facilities. If you’re more […]
The Spices of Life
Everyone loves a little spice in life. A well-spiced dish can set you aglow with gustatoryanticipation and open the senses. Combined with freshness and variety, Cambodia has a plenitude of herbs and spices that offer amazing taste and health benefits! But what exactly are these herbs and spices and their health benefits? Cambodian traditional herbs […]
Fusion Chef: Meng Ly
CCA: member Founder: Asian Street Food, Cambodia group EXPERIENCE § 2 years in Rambutan resort § 1 year in Page Cafe § Pioneering executive chef at the Spoons café (EGBOK) § Presently started his own business “Fusion restaurant Question & Answer with Chef Meng Ly Is being a Chef your dream job? When I […]