Phnom Penh, Cambodia, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chef Rotanak Ros (known as Chef Nak) has dedicated his life to restoring and improving traditional Khmer (Cambodian) cuisine, inspiring researchers, writers, and chefs across the country, especially older Cambodians. We’ve worked with them to document and share this.A unique part of Khmer culture that will be passed on to future generations Cambodia And around the world.
civil war Cambodia They claimed millions of lives and also the memory of their unique Khmer culture, including their national cuisine. Cooking and food capture the spirit of every culture, but as genocide survivors grow older, these memories and recipes are being lost.
“In my nearly 10 years of experience working with Cambodian Living Arts, I have learned that our surviving masters transmitted their knowledge orally rather than in written form. It’s the same with our traditional cuisine. We had to do something about it.” I shared it with Chef Nak.
Chef Nak shares his expertise with others through books, cooking classes, home cooking, homestays, restaurant consulting, and social media content to advocate for healthy Cambodian cuisine. She also works with organizations such as the World Food Program to promote school feeding for young children, with UNICEF to improve the food environment for future generations, and with the Food and Agriculture Organization to promote organic farming. encouraged and helped farmers and many other NGOs improve their health. , nutritious whole foods Cambodia.
Chef Nak published his first cookbook ‘Nhum’ in 2019. “Nhum” was the subject of a glowing NY Times article and set a new standard for Cambodian cookbooks. Her newly published cookbook, SAOY – Cambodian Royal Home Cooking, is more than just a cookbook. This is a work of art, a forgotten treasure of the home-cooked cuisine of the Cambodian royal family, with stunning images of each fascinating royal dish and the beautiful murals of the royal palace. , original drawings of food ingredients by talented young Cambodian artists are also on display.
From tangy salted crab salad to succulent golden stuffed chicken to deliciously sweet and salty giant freshwater prawns, taste every dish and uncover the rich cultural and historical significance behind it.
Nakshev’s inspiration for creating his new book, SAOY, was the pioneering work of Her Royal Highness Princess Norodom Rasmi Sobhana dating back to the 1950s and 60s. The Princess was a great champion of women and Cambodian cuisine. The book includes a photo of President Kennedy and the princess in the Oval Office, one of the last people to have a private audience with the president the week before his assassination.
Chef Nak says this book explains why Princess Sobhana was so passionate about Cambodian cuisine, and why Princess Sobhana and the Princess believe Cambodian cuisine should have an important place on the international culinary stage. I believe that it will show that.
”I have a vision of Cambodian cuisine becoming one of the world’s great cuisines.“Says Nakshev.”We should be proud of our national cuisine and everyone should be able to celebrate it. ”
With fascinating insights into the history and culture of Cambodian cuisine, innovative recipe ideas, and useful cooking techniques, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone looking to discover and indulge in the delicious world of Cambodian cuisine.
Get a copy of “”Saoi” as soon as possible here If you’re ready to begin a delicious journey through the vibrant and diverse flavors of Cambodian cuisine. You can also try her cooking experience. herecheck out her first cookbook on Amazon hereCheck out her menu at Rosewood Phnom Penh. here.
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