What is Roasted Corn?
A simple but beloved street snack, ears of sweet corn are roasted slowly over charcoal until the kernels are slightly charred and smoky. They're brushed with salted butter (or coconut oil) and sometimes sprinkled with salt. Cambodian corn varieties tend to be starchier than Western sweet corn.
- Price range: $0.25–0.75
- Spice level: No spice
- Best cities to try it: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, everywhere
- A cheap and healthy snack found at every corner. Best in the late afternoon.
Roasted Corn
$0.25–0.75ពោតអាំង
A simple but beloved street snack, ears of sweet corn are roasted slowly over charcoal until the kernels are slightly charred and smoky. They're brushed with salted butter (or coconut oil) and sometimes sprinkled with salt. Cambodian corn varieties tend to be starchier than Western sweet corn.
Key Ingredients
- corn
- butter
- salt
Where to Find
- street carts
- markets
- beaches
Best Cities
Dietary Information
Insider Tip
A cheap and healthy snack found at every corner. Best in the late afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
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