Barbecued Frog
by Ven Kuy Teav Poipet, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
I was a bit more adventurous than normal on my recent visit to Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh. I had originally thought that beef and ants would be the most "exotic" dish that I would try in the city, but some friends from Lost Plate Food Tours took me out for a late-night snack of barbecued frog at a local restaurant. Is this a local delicacy, or perhaps, a vestige of the 90 years of French rule in Cambodia? Either way, frog turns out to be a decent late-night snack, especially when paired with a beer or two!
Special thanks to Lost Plate Food Tours (https://lostplate.com/), who operate fantastic food tours out of China, Thailand, Cambodia, and Portland, Oregon.
 |
| barbecued frog in Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
As cliche as it sounds, frog genuinely does taste like chicken.
The muscly legs are the meatiest part of the frog and are the best bits to snack on.
 |
| Cambodian barbecued frog leg in Phnom Penh |
If you're not feeling quite bold enough for frog, you can also order delicious grilled pork. Since frog has very little meat on it, you probably want to order some pork anyway!
 |
| For the less adventurous, barbecued pork is also an option! |
All of the barbecue is marinaded in a similar way and grilled-to-order on hot charcoal. You can watch your meat being prepared on the hot grills set up along the side of the road just outside of the restaurant.
The grilled meat is simple yet perfectly made. It goes great with a can or two of ice-cold Cambodia Beer, which is also available to order.
The restaurant is open from morning until late evening but seems to be most popular at night for a place to eat, drink, and meet up with friends after work.
 |
| a man working the grill at a local barbecue restaurant in Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Location
This little hole-in-the-wall restaurant is located at GWX9+P6M, St 113, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The name of the restaurant is បងវ៉ែនគុយទាវប៉ោយប៉ែត, or Ven Kuy Teav Poipet, but it's not easy to find with an online map.
 |
| a late-night snack at a local barbecue restaurant in Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
You can see the exact location in the map below:
Comments
Post a Comment