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Bai sach chrouk

Bai sach chrouk is a traditional Cambodian dish made with rice flour and coconut milk. It's commonly eaten during the annual Khmer New Year celebration.

Bai sach chrouk

Bai sach chrouk is a Cambodian dish that consists of flat rice noodles, fresh herbs, and meat. Bai sach chrouk translates to "noodle soup with herbs," and the dish's name comes from its most prominent ingredients: bai sach (flat rice noodles), which are made from ground rice flour, and chrouk (herbs).

The origin of Bai sach chrouk

Bai sach chrouk is believed to have originated in Cambodia during the reign of King Ang Duong (1841-1904) as an alternative to traditional glutinous rice dishes during Khmer New Year celebrations because glutinous rice was not available at that time of year.

FAQs about Bai sach chrouk

What Cambodians eat for breakfast?

Cambodians may eat a variety of dishes for breakfast, including rice porridge with pork and shrimp, noodles with beef, stir-fried vegetables and fried eggs, and baguettes with condiments such as butter, honey, jam and mayonnaise.


What is traditional Cambodian food?

Traditional Cambodian food includes many dishes that use a variety of ingredients found throughout the region, such as fish, chicken, seafood, pork, beef, rice noodles, herbs and spices. Popular dishes include amok (a curried fish or chicken dish steamed in banana leaves), lok lak (stir-fried beef with pepper and onion) and bai sach chrouk (rice porridge with pork and garlic). Other popular Cambodian dishes include kuy teav (rice noodle soup), num banh chok (rice noodles in a thick curry sauce), cha houy teuk (a sweet snack of sticky rice and coconut milk), and many more.


Types of Bai sach chrouk

Bai sach chrouk is made with broken rice, coconut milk, sugar, and water—all mixed together in a pot over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Then you add your toppings: shrimp paste, dried shrimp, pork rinds (or thinly sliced pork), fried garlic, sliced shallots and cucumbers, bean sprouts and cilantro. The dish is finished with a squeeze of lime juice and some chili powder if desired.