What is Stung Treng Bamboo Sticky Rice?
Sticky rice with coconut and beans cooked inside fresh bamboo tubes — a northern specialty.
- Price range: $0.50–1.50
- Spice level: No spice
- Best cities to try it: Stung Treng, Kratie
- The bamboo from this region gives a distinctly different flavor. Best bought fresh from roadside vendors.
Stung Treng Bamboo Sticky Rice
$0.50–1.50បាយដំណើបដុតឫស្សី
Similar to kralan but with distinct Stung Treng character, this version uses the region's abundant bamboo varieties and local beans. The sticky rice, coconut milk, and red beans are packed into freshly cut bamboo tubes and roasted over charcoal. The bamboo from Stung Treng's forests imparts a unique green, vegetal flavor different from bamboo used elsewhere in Cambodia.
Key Ingredients
- sticky rice
- coconut milk
- red beans
- palm sugar
- salt
- fresh bamboo tube
Dietary Information
Insider Tip
The bamboo from this region gives a distinctly different flavor. Best bought fresh from roadside vendors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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