Num akor
| Nom akor with grated coconut and a coconut cream (ktis doung) filling | |
| Alternative names | num ah kor, nom akor, nom ah kor |
|---|---|
| Type | steamed rice cake |
| Course | dessert/snack |
| Place of origin | Cambodia |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Main ingredients | fermented rice flour, palm sugar, yeast, water, coconut cream or grated coconut |
Num akor or num ah kor (Khmer: នំអាកោរ) is a Cambodian steamed rice cake made from fermented rice flour.
Etymology
[edit ]In Khmer, the term num (នំ) refers to cakes, cookies, or many desserts in general.[1]
Preparation
[edit ]The batter consists of rice flour, palm sugar, and water, left to ferment overnight before being steamed in small molds. They are served with coconut cream or grated coconut.[2] [3] In modern versions pandan leaf juice is sometimes added to the batter.[3]
Consumption
[edit ]In Cambodia, num akor is commonly sold in markets such as Old Market in Siem Reap,[4] [5] as well as Orussey Market [6] and Central Market in Phnom Penh, typically in sets of four to six cakes. It is eaten as a snack, dessert, or during festive occasions.[4] [5]
References
[edit ]- ^ Headley, Richard K.; Chhor, Kylin; Kheang, Lim Hak; Lim, Lam Kheng; Chun, Chen (1977). Cambodian English Dictionary Volume I ក ភ. Washington, D.C.: The Catholic University of America Press. p. 457. ISBN 978-081-3-20509-0.
នំ /num/ n. cake, cookie, generic name for many kinds of desserts.
- ^ Tep Phanith (23 November 2023). "5 Cambodia's Traditional Desserts to Cure Your Stress". FoodBuzz.site. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ a b "6 Delicious Rice Cakes In Cambodia". BestPriceTravel.com. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Top Cambodian Desserts You Should Try". Vietnamese Luxury Travel. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ a b Sivhour Lam (9 December 2021). "Nom Ah Kor Ktis (Steamed Rice Cake with Coconut Cream)". FoodBuzz.site. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ Huy Hoang (16 September 2024). "10 Mouth-watering desserts in Cambodia for sweet enthusiasts". Asiakingtravel.com. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
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