Samlor Korko

I've now had Samlor Korko prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises kaffir lime in the way Cambodian cuisine shares roots with Thai and Vietnamese cooking but has its own distinct identity shaped by Khmer culture. The fresh with l…

I was looking forward to Samlor Korko here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The fresh with lemongrass character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with kroeung lemongrass paste or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. prahok is a un…

I made Samlor Korko for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The subtly fermented and umami profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced fresh turmeric used that way before. prahok is a uniquely Cambodian ingredien…

Samlor Korko opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The fresh with lemongrass flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Cambodian cuisine shares roots with Thai and Vietnamese cooking but has its own distinct identity shaped by Khm…