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I'm grateful for: Local specialties like amok! What is amok? Wikipedia says: "This is probably Cambodia's most well-known dish amongst visitors; there are similar dishes found in neighboring countries. Freshwater fish (or chicken!) fillet... is covered with an aromatic kroeung (pounded shallots, lemongrass, garlic, kaffir lime), roasted crushed peanuts, coconut milk, and egg and then wrapped in banana leaves (or cabbage!) and steamed until it achieves a mousse-like texture. Unlike the Thai, Lao and Malaysian versions of the same dish, it is not intended to be spicy but rather fragrant, zesty and flavorful.[4]"

What do you really need to know? It's delicious!

Now that my time in Cambodia is winding down, I'll post my other favorite local Cambodian specialty soon!

Siem Reap. Cambodia.