What is Kampot Pepper Crab?
Whole crab stir-fried with world-famous Kampot green peppercorns — an iconic delicacy.
- Price range: $8–20
- Spice level: Medium
- Best cities to try it: Kep, Kampot, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville
- Drive to Kep Crab Market for the ultimate experience — choose your live crab and have it cooked fresh.
Kampot Pepper Crab
$8–20ក្ដាមឆា
Kampot Pepper Crab is one of Cambodia's most celebrated dishes, combining two of the country's finest ingredients: fresh Kep crab and Kampot green peppercorns. Whole mud crabs are stir-fried in a wok with clusters of fresh green peppercorns, garlic, and a touch of soy sauce. The peppercorns burst with a floral, tingling heat that perfectly complements the sweet crab meat. This dish is a pilgrimage-worthy experience, best enjoyed at the Kep Crab Market overlooking the ocean.
Key Ingredients
- mud crab
- Kampot green peppercorns
- garlic
- soy sauce
- oyster sauce
- palm sugar
Where to Find
- Kep Crab Market
- seafood restaurants
- coastal restaurants
Best Cities
Dietary Information
Insider Tip
Drive to Kep Crab Market for the ultimate experience — choose your live crab and have it cooked fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
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