Street food is always one of the first things that many would go for whenever they visit a new country or place. Cambodia is no exception! Cambodia is a vibrant country and the street food here is a must-try. There are plenty of different kinds of street food and we’ve shortlisted a few items for our 2 Malaysian friends who have been living in Phnom Penh for a while. 

First, we chose 3 different types of eggs, which are the grilled chicken eggs (Pong Moan Ang), fertilized duck egg (Pong Tea Kon) which is also commonly known as balut, and fertilized quail eggs (quail egg version of balut). One of our favorites is definitely the grilled chicken eggs. It is eggs mixed with seasoning and poured back into the shell before grilling it over an open flame. It is normally seasoned black pepper, salt, fish sauce, and some sugar so it’s really flavorful. It is definitely a good addition to a BBQ party. Many foreigners that we’ve met were actually skeptical about it at first because they didn’t know what was inside the shell but all of them loved it once they had tried it. As for the fertilized duck and quail eggs, we love the unique taste and texture. It is best eaten with some raw herbs & vegetables with pepper & lime sauce. It might not suit everyone’s taste buds, but we strongly suggest you give it a try!

 Next, we have steamed snails (Kchang). Snails are a common local delicacy here and there are various ways of preparing snails like steam, amok style, curry, and stir fry. For people who like shellfish, this would be a good option. The steam snails go very well with the Koh Kong chili sauce or the pepper lime sauce. The texture of the flesh is quite springy.

Next on the menu are fried mushrooms. At first glance, it looks like some kind of meat but it’s 100% vegetarian. These mushrooms can be found in some vegetarian restaurants or shops. The texture is also quite similar to meat, chicken specifically. It’s very flavorful and it’s a good alternative to meat.

Lastly, we have a fruit platter consisting of some fresh and pickled fruits (Mju). This is a common street snack and locals love it as an after-meal snack. There are raw sour mangoes, pickled mangoes, umbra, guavas, tamarind, and is eaten with shrimp paste sauce or a chili sugar mixture sauce. It’s pretty refreshing but it can be a bit too sour for some people. 

• Home Away from Home series is all about food from your home country that is available in Cambodia. This series is brought to you by Maybank Cambodia. Follow @Maybank Cambodia on Facebook to find out more about their latest promotions. 
• This series is supported by the Embassy of Malaysia, Phnom Penh. All videos are shot using Sony 7RIV with 24-70mm f2.8 and Sony A7Riii with 85mm f1.4