Fish amok. Samlor machu. Lok lak. These Cambodian dishes share a common foundation: kroeung, the aromatic herb paste pounded from lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and turmeric. Making kroeung from scratch takes time and hard-to-find ingredients. Angkor Cambodian Lemongrass Paste puts that same foundational flavor in a jar — made in the USA from a traditional family recipe, and specifically designed for Cambodian cooking.
Product Summary
Angkor Cambodian Lemongrass Paste is a ready-to-use kroeung paste made with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric, garlic, and fish sauce. It is designed as a base ingredient for Cambodian marinades, stir-fries, soup bases, and steak sauces. Made in the USA from a traditional family recipe.
Why We Recommend It
Kroeung is the aromatic foundation of Cambodian cooking — the paste that gives dishes like fish amok, samlor, and Khmer curries their distinctive flavor. For US home cooks who cannot easily find fresh galangal, kaffir lime leaves, or good lemongrass, this jar provides a practical shortcut. The product has received a sofi Award and is explicitly marketed for Cambodian cuisine, making it a genuine Cambodian cooking ingredient rather than a generic Asian paste.
Best For
US home cooks who want to make Cambodian dishes but lack access to fresh kroeung ingredients. Useful for beginners learning Khmer cooking, Cambodian-American families recreating familiar flavors, and Southeast Asian food enthusiasts exploring Cambodian cuisine.
Things to Consider
This paste contains fish (anchovy extract), so it is not suitable for fish allergies or vegetarian diets. The 6 oz jar is a retail size; larger sizes are available. The paste is perishable and should be refrigerated after opening. Flavor strength may vary by batch, and customer feedback notes it can seem watery but is concentrated in flavor. Availability on Amazon can fluctuate.
Product Details
- Brand: Angkor Cambodian Food (manufactured by Apsara Foods LLC)
- Product Type: Cambodian cooking paste (kroeung)
- ASIN: B0753ZM6JL
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