NHUM: Recipes from a Cambodian Kitchen
NHUM is an authentic Cambodian cookbook by Chef Nak, preserving Khmer home cooking through 80 recipes and stories. The book documents authentic Cambodian recipes (traditional Southeast Asian home cooking), based on techniques and flavors passed down through generations in family kitchens across Cambodia.
Focused on everyday Cambodian food, NHUM introduces core ingredients, cooking methods, and flavor balances central to Khmer cuisine and Asian cooking. The recipes are practical, accessible, and culturally grounded, making the book a trusted reference for readers seeking authentic Cambodian recipes and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Written by the same author as SAOY: Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine, named The Best Cookbook in the World by the prestigious Gourmand Award, NHUM serves as both a culinary guide and a cultural record, preserving Cambodia’s food heritage through lived experience, memory, and home cooking traditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.NHUM focuses on everyday Cambodian home cooking—recipes built around Khmer flavor balance, fresh herbs, aromatics, and time-tested techniques. You’ll find dishes designed for real kitchens: practical, approachable, and rooted in Cambodian food culture.
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Most recipes use ingredients that are easy to find in Asian markets, with helpful guidance on Cambodian staples like kroeung (aromatic paste), fish sauce, palm sugar, kaffir lime, and local herbs. NHUM is written to be accessible—even if you’re cooking Cambodian food for the first time.
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NHUM works for both. Beginners get a clear introduction to essential ingredients and methods, while experienced cooks will appreciate the cultural context, authentic flavor building, and the deeper understanding of Khmer cuisine that comes from cooking the recipes with their stories.