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    Samlor Proher (សម្លព្រហើរ) — Cambodian Food Encyclopedia
    Lemongrass and herb soup with freshwater fish — light, aromatic, and refreshing.

    What is Samlor Proher?

    Lemongrass and herb soup with freshwater fish — light, aromatic, and refreshing.

    • Price range: $1.50–4
    • Spice level: No spice
    • Best cities to try it: Battambang, Kampong Cham, Phnom Penh
    • One of the lightest and most refreshing Khmer soups. Great for hot days.
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    Samlor Proher

    $1.50–4

    សម្លព្រហើរ

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    Samlor Proher is a fragrant, light soup made with abundant fresh lemongrass, fish, and herbs. The broth is clean and aromatic, relying on the natural oils from the lemongrass for flavor rather than heavy spices. It's considered one of the healthiest Khmer soups.

    Key Ingredients

    • fish
    • lemongrass
    • galangal
    • kaffir lime leaves
    • fish sauce
    • lime

    Where to Find

    • local restaurants
    • countryside eateries

    Best Cities

    BattambangKampong ChamPhnom Penh

    Dietary Information

    ✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free✓ pescatarian

    Insider Tip

    One of the lightest and most refreshing Khmer soups. Great for hot days.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Samlor Proher is typically made with fish, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce and lime.
    Samlor Proher has a spice level of "No spice".
    The listed price range for Samlor Proher is $1.50–4.

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