Cambodia Dessert and Snack

Yummy & Famous Cakes in Cambodia

There are many kinds of Khmer snack which are simple but being all time favorites for Cambodia people. Num Krouch, Num Kong, and Num Pong Ansorng are among of them. Num is the Khmer word for ‘cake’. These 3 kinds of cakes are made from the same flour, which consist of 3/4 sticky rice flour and 1/4 paddy rice flour. The process of making is nearly the same, however, the taste of each cakes is varies. These 3 kinds of cakes are always selling together.

Nom Krouch, Num Krong, and Num Pong Ansorng (Cambodia Sticky Rice Cakes)

Nom Chak-ka-chhan (Sticky Rice Layer Cakes)

Ple Ai (Sticky Rice Cake Balls)

Ah Kor Tnort ( Palm Cakes)

 Ah Kor Tnort
This is one of the best dessert ever. It is called 'Ah Kor Tnort' in Khmer. I dare say every Cambodian likes this. Well, there is no reason to dislike this kind of delicious dessert. The color itself is very attractive. It is usually topped with shredded mature coconut, which adds flavor to the taste of the dessert. And I would like to inform the tourism, don't miss this dessert when you are visiting Cambodia.
You can find it in countryside in some province that have a lot of sugar palm tree because we have to use sagur palm to make Ah Kor Tnort. We can meet this dessert in Prey Veng, Kandal, Kompong Cham, Kompong Thom, and other province. The farmers are like to cook it.


Sticky Rice Layer Cake
Sticky Rice Layer Cake is made of sticky rice and tapioca flours, and is both gluten and lactose free. A truly Cambodian dessert, this type of sticky rice cake can be found in many markets or restaurants in Phnom Penh, with slight variations according to the region and the chef. It has a satisfyingly sticky texture and tastes of coconut. Especially, it is a great with tea or coffee, this cake makes a nice dessert, breakfast, or snack with afternoon tea. Or make it for a potluck party where it will be eaten up in no time. Let enjoy eat Sticky Rice Layer Cake at anytime, anywhere together!

Nom Ple Ai
For this dessert it’s called Sticky rice cake balls in Khmer we’re called ‘Num Plae Ai’ with a small bit of palm super inside and fresh coconut. When you bite it for once, the source inside of this dessert will explode all into your mouth and I guess you will like it, because the taste of this dessert it’s very delicious.

By Bomey Taing