COOKING CLASS AND THE ROYAL KHMER CUISINE
Traditional Khmer Cuisine is one of detail – small amounts of ingredients with intriguing textures, complex aromas and fresh exhilarating flavors create distinctly light, delicate and healthy cuisine. Rice is nearly a sacred component of Khmer Culture, along with fish and shellfish, both fresh from Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.
The use of garlic predominates in Cambodian cooking. All food is cooked according to Buddhist guidelines. A typical meal of Traditional Khmer Cuisine consists of soup, salad, fish course, meat course, vegetables and rice; desserts, often based on fresh fruits and coconut conclude the meal.
It is said the royalty liked a cold rice dish that was prepared the night before and put outside so that dew infuses into the rice. In the morning, jasmine flowers are added to make the dish fragrant.
Meals are often served family style – a variety of foods incoming together at the table, rather than having a succession of courses.
The Restaurant Le Grand proudly maintains these traditions as one of the few venues for Traditional Khmer Cuisine in Siem Reap and the area of Angkor.
We hope you enjoy this unique dining experience!