Cambodian Street Food - GIANT GRILLED SQUID and MEAT MARATHON in Phnom Penh, Cambodia!

squid

🥗Healthier: calamari

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Calamari offers a similar texture and flavor, while shrimp is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a budget-friendly alternative.

chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds heat without the cost of dried spices.

Travel to central market in Phnom Penh by tuk tuk.

Explore the wet market and food court at the central market.

Order a bowl of Bún Riêu, a crab noodle dish with rice vermicelli, shredded vegetables, and crab meatballs.

Taste the orange-colored broth and identify its crab flavor.

Add shrimp paste, tamarind sauce, and chilis to the bowl.

Enjoy the various ingredients in the bowl, including noodles, fish cake, okra, tomato, and crab roe.

Finish the bowl of noodles and experience the heat of the market.

Visit the squid section of the market after finishing the noodles.

Select a giant squid to be grilled.

Watch as the squid is grilled and brushed with fragrant oil.

Receive the grilled squid, chopped into bite-sized pieces, topped with oil, fried garlic, and green onions.

Enjoy the squid with a plate of veggies including green tomatoes, cucumber, and herbs.

Taste the tenderness and flavor of the squid, noting its non-rubbery texture.

Finish the squid and recommend it as a must-try dish at the market.

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