Num Kong (នំកង) — Cambodian Food Encyclopedia
Ring-shaped fried doughnut made from rice flour — a crispy, sweet morning treat.
What is Num Kong?
Ring-shaped fried doughnut made from rice flour — a crispy, sweet morning treat.
- Price range: $0.25–0.50
- Spice level: No spice
- Best cities to try it: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang
- Best eaten warm in the morning with Cambodian iced coffee.
Num Kong
$0.25–0.50នំកង
🍰 Desserts & Sweetssnackdessert🌶️ No spice
Num Kong are ring-shaped doughnuts made from glutinous rice flour, fried until golden and slightly chewy. They're less sweet than Western doughnuts and have a distinctive, slightly dense texture. Often eaten for breakfast alongside Khmer coffee.
Key Ingredients
- glutinous rice flour
- sugar
- sesame seeds
- oil
Dietary Information
✓ vegan✓ vegetarian✓ dairy-free
Insider Tip
Best eaten warm in the morning with Cambodian iced coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Num Kong is typically made with glutinous rice flour, sugar, sesame seeds and oil.
Num Kong has a spice level of "No spice".
The listed price range for Num Kong is $0.25–0.50.
More Desserts & Sweets Dishes
- Cha Houy Teuk (ចាហួយទឹក)
- Sticky Rice with Mango (បាយដំណើប)
- Num Tom (នំតុំ)
- Ansam Chruk (អន្សមជ្រូក)
- Num Chak Kachan (នំចាក់កញ្ចន់)
- Bor Bor Sgnao (បបរស្ងោរ)
Share this page
Get Cambodia Travel Updates
Visa changes, travel tips, and destination guides delivered to your inbox.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime. We respect your privacy.