Influenced by French cuisine, bò lúc lắc (or Vietnamese Shaking Beef) is a common dish in Vietnam, that is easily assembled and perfect for a hot day.

This Cambodian hot and sour soup consists of a tantalizing flavor combination: tartness from the tamarind, sweetness from the pineapple, heat from the chilies, savoriness from the fish and a one-of-a-kind fragrance from the wild lime leaves.

Amok Trey is my ultimate favorite Cambodian dish! Each bite is packed with flavors that bring your taste buds to the depths of Southeast Asia.

Growing up, Cambodian influences and culture were pretty much non-existent around me unless we visited my dad’s family in Michigan (of all places, I know). My aunts mainly cooked katievs, Vietnamese dishes, and Southeast Asian desserts. I never had something like kroeung.

Kroeung is a Cambodian term for a paste that involves various spices, and it is used as the base flavor for many dishes in this culture.