Samlaa Khaeng Phet

Less spicy than the curries of neighboring Thailand, Samlaa Khaeng Phet is similarly coconut-milk-based but without the overpowering chili. The dish features beef, chicken or fish, eggplant, green beans, potatoes, fresh coconut milk, lemongrass and kroeung.

This delicious dish is usually served at special occasions in Cambodia such as weddings, family gatherings and religious holidays like Pchum Ben (Ancestor's Day), where Cambodians make the dish to share with monks in honor of the departed. Khmer red curry is usually served with baguette, a remnant of the French influence on Cambodia.