Bai Sach Chrouk for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Bai Sach Chrouk for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The delicate and herbal profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced kaffir lime used that way before.

prahok is a uniquely Cambodian ingredient that foreigners find challenging but locals consider essential. I explained the a Siem Reap market food stall context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. fresh coconut water was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.