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Nutritional Values

πŸ”₯420kcal
πŸ’ͺ35gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
πŸ₯‘15gFat
🌿7gFibre
βš–οΈ400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Samlor Korkor

How to order / say it
Say it αžŸαž˜αŸ’αž›αž€αž€αžΌαžš β€” [Sahm-law Koor-kohr]
Order I'd like the Samlor Korkor, please.
Locally αžαŸ’αž‰αž»αŸ†αž…αž„αŸ‹αž”αžΆαž“αžŸαž˜αŸ’αž›αž€αž€αžΌαžš, αžŸαžΌαž˜αž’αžšαž‚αž»αžŽαŸ”
Say locally

Traditional Khmer soup featuring a variety of vegetables and meats.

Why try it?

Samlor Korkor is considered one of Cambodia's national dishes, offering a rich insight into the traditional use of local vegetables and proteins. Often described as a cultural emblem, it encapsulates the agrarian roots and culinary diversity of the region.

How it tastes

The soup is hearty and tangy, with a complex blend of fresh local vegetables, a slightly gritty texture from roasted rice powder, and a savory aroma. The taste is layered with the deep earthiness of raw banana, papaya, and fresh herbs balanced by the pungent, sweet kroeung.

Origin & History β€” first documented: 1500

Evolving through the centuries, Samlor Korkor originated as a method to enhance ingredient preservation in rustic Cambodian kitchens. Its adaptable nature allowed it to include locally available produce, making it a true reflection of regional resourcefulness and culinary necessity.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • πŸ₯© 400 g chicken
  • πŸ₯• 150 g banana flower
  • πŸ₯• 100 g raw papaya
  • πŸ§‚ 3 tbsp kroeung (curry paste)
  • 🌾 2 tbsp roasted rice powder
  • πŸ₯• 100 g water spinach

Method

  1. 1 Brown chicken with kroeung paste in a pot.
  2. 2 Add banana flower and papaya, cooking until tender.
  3. 3 Stir in the roasted rice powder, add water, and simmer.
  4. 4 Serve hot, garnished with fresh water spinach.

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