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Prahok

Cambodian fish salted and fermented until it becomes a pungent grey paste. The fish is the protein. The smell is the fermentation.

Origin

A foundational seasoning of Cambodian cooking.

Flavour

Salty, funky, and very savoury.

How to use it

Fry a spoonful into dips and soups. A little seasons a whole pot.

Storage

Refrigerate, tightly covered. It is preserved, and it will scent the fridge.

Recipes using it

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