Tempeh Breakfast Scramble at Farm to Table, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tempeh Breakfast Scramble

by Farm to Table, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

If you are looking for a clean, green, organic breakfast in Phom Penh, Cambodia, look no further than Farm to Table, a local restaurant that serves up some of the best high-quality healthy meals in the city.

On an early morning in Cambodia's busy capital city, I sat down at one of Farm to Table's rustic outdoor picnic tables to order breakfast. As chickens pecked around my feet, I gazed at the menu and settled on a tempeh scramble with a glass of cacao cold brew for my breakfast.

tempeh breakfast scramble in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

My breakfast arrived presently, and I was greeted with a sizzling iron pan loaded with savory slices of onion, bell pepper, and other spices alongside a generous portion of freshly baked thick-cut sourdough bread and a side of fresh avocado.

The dish was served with a side of vegan pesto spread for extra flavor and was topped with fresh cilantro.

Cambodian breakfast in Phnom Penh

Tempeh is a traditional Southeast Asian food originating from Indonesia which is made from fermented soybeans. It's similar to tofu, but has a firmer, chewier texture and a richer, nuttier flavor. It's a popular meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan dishes.

The firm cubes of tempeh soaked up all of the delicious flavors of the scramble, and when served with a bit of pesto and a sliver of avocado atop a slice of sourdough toast, created an incredible medley of flavor.

Some of my favorite breakfasts:

• Tom Yum Eggs Benedict and Basil-ade at Sarnies, Bangkok
• On Lok Yun: Classic Thai-Style Breakfast in Bangkok 
• American Breakfast at Main Street Cafe, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 
• "CrackGriddle" Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Pancake Breakfast Sandwich

healthy tempeh scramble with avocado and sourdough in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

I also ordered a glass of cold-brew cacao, which promised "a gentle natural energy without caffeine" and consisted of cold-brewed cacao husks mixed with organic palm sugar and fresh vanilla bean.

I'm not sure if the drink gave me more energy or not, but I can't deny that I enjoyed its mild sweetness and rich flavor. The icy-cold drink was a nice and refreshing replacement for my morning coffee.

organic cacao cold brew

Price

My tempeh scramble cost $7 USD and a glass of cacao cold brew cost $3.50 USD for a total of $10.50 USD. The price is a bit higher than the average for a meal in Phnom Penh, but I think it's worth it due to the high quality of the ingredients and the fantastic meal.

Location

Farm to Table is located at #16 St 360, 1 12302, Cambodia. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

Farm to Table Restaurant, Phnom Penh, Cambodia