Phnom Penh Noodle Soup, called Keiv Teav Phnom Penh in Khmer, may not be as well known as Vietnamese Pho, but it is every bit as delicious. It’s also arguably more rich in nutrients, as it is filled with pork, dried shrimp, dried squid as well as rice noodles and daikon, garlic, anise, Kampot pepper corn and fish sauce.
How to Make Phnom Penh Noodle Soup
Phnom Penh Noodle Soup is easy to make but requires a wide variety of quality ingredients. Here’s a great intro to Phnom Penh Noodle Soup from rising Cambodian American chef Nite Yun, who’s Oakland, California restaurant Nyum Bai (Khmer for let’s eat) has reinvigorated traditional Khmer cuisine.