Frizz: Khmer Cooking at it’s best!

It’s no secret that this trip has been all about discovery. Self discovery, and discovering the world. One of the best (and strangest) parts of this has been discovering new food!

The Khmer Empire ruled over much of South East Asia a thousand years ago. Nowadays, you can find hints of their cuisine on the menu is most neighboring countries. Yes, even Thai food takes a bit from Khmer.

Thai cooking classes costing what they did ($$$), I didn’t take the time. Khmer cooking classes, costing $20 or less for the day, I couldn’t refuse.

I discovered Frizz quite by accident. One of those shot in the dark meals that yielded glorious fruit. This was the best food I ate in Cambodia.

The class started with a trip to the market to see just how things function. The local color was out in full force and it was a trip to remember. Even though I can’t remember the names of all the weird things the cook showed us.

Next, we ran back to a building near the restaurant and started in. First, we made fresh spring rolls. Some were better than others.

Next, a strangely tasty dish called Amok that is cooked in a banana leaf cup. It’s a Cambodian signature dish.

Making Curry powder from scratch takes a small eternity without a power tool of some sort. Mortar and pestle is neat for nostalgias sake, but that was hard work.

I shot about 30 minutes of video so you could see and hear the experience, but I had the microphone on mute, so it was pretty useless. You’ll just have to use your imagination.

I only went for the half day class, but I got the cookbook for all the recipes. If you are in Phnom Penh, go to Frizz and get cooking.

Wrap-Up:

Frizz Restaurant
#67 Street 240, Phnom Penh
T: +855 (0)23 – 220 953 / +855 (0)12 – 845 525