Kratie River Fish Curry (ការីត្រីក្រចេះ) — Cambodian Food Encyclopedia
Freshwater fish curry from Kratie province, made with Mekong river fish and local herbs.
What is Kratie River Fish Curry?
Freshwater fish curry from Kratie province, made with Mekong river fish and local herbs.
- Price range: $3–8
- Spice level: Mild
- Best cities to try it: Kratie, Stung Treng
- Enjoy this at a riverside restaurant in Kratie while watching for Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong.
Kratie River Fish Curry
$3–8ការីត្រីក្រចេះ
🗺️ Regional Specialtieslunchdinner🌶️ Mild
Kratie's unique geography at a bend of the Mekong River provides access to exceptional freshwater fish. This regional curry uses locally caught fish simmered in a coconut-based curry with kroeung paste and indigenous river herbs. The Mekong fish varieties have a clean, sweet flavor distinct from Tonle Sap fish. Often served at riverside restaurants overlooking the Mekong dolphin habitat.
Key Ingredients
- Mekong river fish
- coconut milk
- kroeung paste
- river herbs
- turmeric
- fish sauce
Dietary Information
✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free✓ pescatarian
Insider Tip
Enjoy this at a riverside restaurant in Kratie while watching for Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kratie River Fish Curry is typically made with Mekong river fish, coconut milk, kroeung paste, river herbs, turmeric and fish sauce.
Kratie River Fish Curry has a spice level of "Mild".
The listed price range for Kratie River Fish Curry is $3–8.
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