Street food Bai Sach Chrouk — the authentic version

The best Bai Sach Chrouk I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The lightly sweet and fragrant intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. prahok fermented fish paste was used without hesitation, the way it should be.

prahok is a uniquely Cambodian ingredient that foreigners find challenging but locals consider essential. The a Siem Reap market food stall setting meant eating standing up or on a low stool, which is how this food is supposed to be encountered. palm wine was sold right next to it. Don't wait to find the 'right' restaurant. Find the street version first.