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Cooking the Cambodian way the intertwined story of cooking and culture in Cambodia ​ by Narin Seng Jameson ; photographer, Vitharin Chan.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Phnom Penh Caring for Cambodia 2010.Edition: 1st edDescription: 151 pages color illustrations 22 x 28 cmISBN:
  • 9789996360107
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 641.509596 JAM
Contents:
Foreword About myself and the reason for this book Some background on Cambodia The role of food in Cambodian society The importance of fish in Cambodian cooking Pictorial glossary of ingredients Spicy pastes Sauces, pickles and snacks Appetizers and salads Curry Savory Broth and soups Desserts Drinks.
Summary: So much more than a cookbook, Narin Seng Jameson takes the reader on a culinary journey back to the 1950's and 60's in Cambodia, and shares her passion for the traditional Cambodian dishes she savored as a child in Phnom Penh. It is a cultural treasure chest--one part cookbook, one part travelogue. Her recipes will send you straight to the kitchen! All proceeds from book sales benefit Caring for Cambodia (CFC), a nonprofit, non-governmental, charitable organization. CFC's mission is to secure a better, brighter future for the children of Cambodia by providing them with an education. Our approach goes beyond building and maintaining classrooms: Our commitment is completely holistic. We mentor and professionally train teachers. We fund supplies such as books, paper, pencils, and classroom tools. We maintain and upgrade facilities, including bathrooms, classrooms, and playgrounds. And we care for our students by providing each with a nutritious daily meal, a bicycle to use as safe transport, a uniform, and basic health and hygiene care.

Foreword by Princess Norodom Bopha Devi.

Foreword About myself and the reason for this book Some background on Cambodia The role of food in Cambodian society The importance of fish in Cambodian cooking Pictorial glossary of ingredients Spicy pastes Sauces, pickles and snacks Appetizers and salads Curry Savory Broth and soups Desserts Drinks.

So much more than a cookbook, Narin Seng Jameson takes the reader on a culinary journey back to the 1950's and 60's in Cambodia, and shares her passion for the traditional Cambodian dishes she savored as a child in Phnom Penh. It is a cultural treasure chest--one part cookbook, one part travelogue. Her recipes will send you straight to the kitchen! All proceeds from book sales benefit Caring for Cambodia (CFC), a nonprofit, non-governmental, charitable organization. CFC's mission is to secure a better, brighter future for the children of Cambodia by providing them with an education. Our approach goes beyond building and maintaining classrooms: Our commitment is completely holistic. We mentor and professionally train teachers. We fund supplies such as books, paper, pencils, and classroom tools. We maintain and upgrade facilities, including bathrooms, classrooms, and playgrounds. And we care for our students by providing each with a nutritious daily meal, a bicycle to use as safe transport, a uniform, and basic health and hygiene care.

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