Bai Sach Chruk, or Cambodian Grilled Pork and Rice
by the restaurant on the corner of Street 292, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
In the morning hours, as the city wakes, restaurants, shops, and stalls selling bai sach chruk, or grilled pork and rice, open, serving fresh breakfast to people on their way to work. Bai sach chruk is one of Cambodia's most popular dishes and is a beloved breakfast staple.
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| Bai Sach Chruk, or Cambodian Grilled Pork and Rice in Phnom Penh |
The marinade itself is a secret, and only the shop owners know the exact recipe, but it typically involves fish sauce, palm sugar, and various herbs. It is served with half of an egg boiled in a mix of herbs and spices.
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| popular grilled pork and rice breakfast in Phnom Penh |
The dish was served with two condiments. The first was a small bowl of pickled vegetables, including carrots, cucumber, and radish in vinegar. You can add a bit to each bite or eat the vegetables separately.
The second was a bowl of a dipping sauce made from fish sauce and palm sugar and mixed with herbs. It was sweet and slightly salty and is really good drizzled on top of the pork.
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| grilled pork served with a sweet fish sauce and pickled vegetables for breakfast in Cambodia |
Location
The restaurant, which does not have an English name as far as I can tell, but can be found on Google Maps as "បាយផ្ទះកែង292", is located at the corner of Street 292 at 12303 St 292, Phnom Penh.
This particular bai sach chruk shop is very popular. They sell out fast in the morning, so if you want to have some of the best pork and rice in the city, you might want to wake up early!
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| Street 292 grilled pork and rice, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
See the map below for the exact location.
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