Our first meal in Cambodia was at Amok restaurant near our hotel. We ordered the vegetable and prahok (fish paste dip) dish as it sounded like something to wake up our taste buds. The waiter was hesitant, and asked us if we were sure we REALLY wanted to order this. He explained that most foreigners don't like it and leave it. We decided to try it anyway, and got into the prahok, chili and lime flavors.
Amok is a fish curry made from nice chunks of fish, curry paste, coconut milk, keefir lime leaves, and basil. It's not spicy like Thai curries, but has a subtle, rich taste.
For our last evening in Phnom Penh, we took a tuk tuk over to Boeng Kak Lake where we wanted to enjoy a gin and tonic while watching the sun set over the city. Our wish was granted - good G&Ts accompanied by a colorful and bright sunset.
