OVERVIEW

Kdam Chha Mrech Kampot is one of Cambodia’s most famous seafood dishes

Originating from the country’s coastal region, particularly Kep and Kampot provinces. The dish is renowned for its combination of fresh sea crab and Kampot pepper, an agricultural product internationally recognized for its exceptional quality and distinctive flavor.

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Serves: 4

Main Ingredients: Crab, Kampot pepper

Cooking Style: Stir-fry

Difficulty: Beginner

RECIPE

Kdam Chha Mrech Kampot

  • Key Ingredients: Fresh sea crab, Fresh Kampot pepper (green peppercorns), Garlic, Shallots, Chili, to taste, Fish sauce Sugar, Cooking oil, Soup seasoning powder, Onion, Spring onions, Carrot

1.

First, clean the fresh crabs thoroughly and cut them into pieces for easier eating.

5.

Continue stir-frying over medium heat to preserve the crab’s natural sweetness, tenderness, and moisture.

2.

Heat cooking oil in a pan, then sauté the garlic and shallots until fragrant.

6.

Finally, add the onion, spring onions, carrot, and chili according to taste.

3.

Add the crab and stir-fry until it begins to cook.

7.

Stir-fry briefly until the vegetables are cooked but still fresh and crisp.

4.

Next, add the fresh Kampot pepper and the remaining seasonings to infuse the crab meat with flavor.

8.

Serve hot.

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