Cambodia is rich in its arts and culture and has existed for thousands of years. Despite the country having to survive the recent genocide, our arts and culture have endured, especially the arts of cooking

Dive into the diversity of Cambodian cuisines with my cookbooks. Recipes carefully collected from years of conversations with cooks and elders in remote villages, as well as precious treasures of royal Cambodian home cuisines, will transport you to our heritage's distinctive, delicious, and nutritious flavors. Finally, you can indulge in these gastronomic delights and discover forgotten royal recipes while appreciating breathtaking pieces of art. By exploring the pages of "NHUM - Recipes from a Cambodian Kitchen" and "SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine," you not only experience our traditional home cuisines but also help to preserve and celebrate our ancient golden land's food and culture.

Chef Nak's cookbook was named "Best of the Best Cookbooks in the World" by the Gourmand World Cookbook Award.

SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine

SAOY was crowned “The Best Cookbook in the World” by the renowned Gourmand Award. It's equivalent to receiving an 'Oscar' in the food industry, with people all across the world celebrating. This distinction genuinely reflects our passion, creativity, and dedication to the delectable art of cooking.

Get it now to explore the extraordinary and travel back in time to the kitchens of Cambodian royalty with "SAOY,” a one-of-a-kind cookbook filled with long-lost flavors and forgotten culinary traditions. Compiled and taught by Her Royal Highness Princess Norodom Rasmi Sobbhana back in the 1960s, and reinterpreted by Chef Nak, these extraordinary recipes will transport your taste buds to a bygone era. With stunning images of each dish and original artwork by talented young Cambodian artists, this cookbook is a sensory feast for the eyes and the palate. By indulging in these sumptuous dishes, you're not just satisfying your cravings - you're also helping to preserve and promote Cambodia's rich cultural heritage.

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The Gourmand World Cookbook Award named SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine the Best Of The Best Cookbook In The World 2023.
Chef Nak's "SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine" includes Khmer ingredients.
Chef Nak's "SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine" includes delicious and healthy salad (Meang).
Chef Nak demonstrated a dish from her SAOY cookbook.
SAOY, Chef Nak's cookbook, features artwork of ingredients.
Chef Nak captivates with a tantalizing dish from her acclaimed cookbook, SAOY
Chef Nak's "SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine" includes Khmer ingredients.
The picture in Chef Nak's cookbook "SAOY" was dedicated to Princess Rasmi Sobbhana, who visited President John F. Kennedy roughly a month before he was assassinated.
Chef Nak's cookbooks "NHUM - Recipes from a Cambodian Kitchen"

nhum - Recipes from a Cambodian Kitchen

Join me on a journey through Cambodia's culinary legacy as I reveal a thoughtfully selected collection of 80 delicious dishes, each of which represents the rich cooking tradition of Cambodian home cuisine. From juicy baked chicken with young jackfruit to crunchy shrimp fritters and appealing steamed stone crab with glass noodles, each dish celebrates Cambodia's unique culinary tapestry.

Discover Cambodian cuisine's secret gems, which I have meticulously preserved, enabling you to explore dishes and ingredients that rarely come across even in restaurants.

Whether you're an expert chef looking to broaden your repertoire or a daring home cook looking to go on a culinary journey, "NHUM" offers an exceptional culinary experience.

Welcome to the table, where each dish tells a story and every mouthful honors Cambodia's rich culinary tradition.

The exquisite Fish Lemongrass Salad, a standout Cambodian dish in the salad category. Featured in Chef Nak's cookbook, 'NHUM'.
Enjoy Chef Nak's famous Pamello Salad with Shrimp, featured in her cookbook 'Nhum.' It's a refreshing and flavorful delight!
In Chef Nak's cookbook "Nhum - Recipes from Cambodian Kitchen," the beef Lok Lak is one of standout dishes that captures the essence of Cambodian cuisine.
Experience the culinary brilliance of Chef Nak's Cambodian cuisine with the delightful duck salad from the renowned Nhum cookbook.
The delectable charm of Sticky Rice Balls in Sugar Syrup, a mouthwatering Cambodian dessert featured in Chef Nak's renowned Nhum cookbook. Enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and texture expertly crafted by Chef Nak.
Discover Chef Nak's signature Freshwater Shrimp Fritters in her cookbook, 'Nhum.' Dive into this savory delight and elevate your cooking with her renowned recipe.
Chef Nak's signature Freshwater Shrimp Fritters in her cookbook, 'Nhum.' You can now dive into this savory delight and elevate your cooking with her renowned recipe.
Elevate your culinary journey with Chef Nak's renowned expertise showcased in her cookbooks: "NHUM - Recipes from a Cambodian Kitchen" and "SAOY - Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine.

Chef Nak

“I'm passionate about sharing the vibrant flavors and rich culinary heritage of Cambodian cuisine with you. Join me on this flavorful journey as we explore and savor the authentic tastes of Cambodia together.”

Chef Nak's cookbook, SAOY, was awarded "Best of the Best Cooking Book in the World" at the 29th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.