Bai Sach Chrouk

If you are not a fan of fish-based curries for breakfast, then you must be an enthusiast for another popular morning dish in Cambodia: Bai Sach Chrouk! This is a seemingly basic pork- and-rice recipe; however, do not let its simple appearance deceive you. This dish’s flavor is indeed out of the world.

Bai Sach Chrouk is a slow-grilled pork dish, often prepared with finely diced pork. The pork should be seasoned in brown sugar and fish sauce. It is served with a big portion of white rice, a fried egg, red cabbage, daikon radish, carrot, and ginger. In some rarer occasions, the dish can be served along with a bowl of chicken soup, garnished with fried onions.

It is such an incredible feeling to get up in the middle of Cambodia, inhaling the smokey deliciousness that billows over the sidewalks each morning. These signals mark the start of your wonderful breakfast! After a fulfilling and satisfying meal, you will be full of energy, ready for another day of exploration in Cambodia.