<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Flavors-across-borders-reveal-the-tastes-of-Cambodia-and-China-1CCluqNc7zW/img/7839a4a7175b478b8e9dbda2e2814e8a/7839a4a7175b478b8e9dbda2e2814e8a.jpeg' alt='Peking duck served with pancakes, scallions and sweet bean sauce. /VCG'

As the “Cambodia-China Tourism Year” unfolds, it offers more than just a chance to explore scenic landscapes – it’s also a golden opportunity to savor the rich flavors of two distinct culinary traditions.

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Flavors-across-borders-reveal-the-tastes-of-Cambodia-and-China-1CCluqNc7zW/img/dadc9e69a289445f9d5eec4fb2d51211/dadc9e69a289445f9d5eec4fb2d51211.jpeg' alt='Khmer red curry and Cambodian spring rolls, two staples of the country's flavorful cuisine. /VCG'

Cambodia’s beloved Fish Amok is a fragrant coconut curry steamed in banana leaves, known for its creamy texture and subtle spices. On the Chinese side, Peking duck is a crispy-skinned delicacy with centuries of imperial history, often served with pancakes and sweet bean sauce. Both of these dishes are must-tries that speak to their countries’ culinary roots.

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Flavors-across-borders-reveal-the-tastes-of-Cambodia-and-China-1CCluqNc7zW/img/c8f95f1d8fc84534b01210e918947804/c8f95f1d8fc84534b01210e918947804.jpeg' alt='Bubbling broth and colorful side dishes set the stage for a classic Sichuan hot pot meal. /VCG'

Khmer red curry brings warmth without overwhelming heat, often cooked with coconut milk, chicken and local spices. In contrast, Sichuan hot pot is a bold, fiery experience loaded with chili peppers and numbing peppercorns. While Khmer curry invites a gentle warmth, Sichuan hot pot is an adrenaline rush for the taste buds.

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Flavors-across-borders-reveal-the-tastes-of-Cambodia-and-China-1CCluqNc7zW/img/8f0d6de1541b499c9f50c49ad2ae97c8/8f0d6de1541b499c9f50c49ad2ae97c8.jpeg' alt='A selection of Cantonese dim sum, a staple of south China cuisine. /VCG'

Cambodian spring rolls, filled with fresh herbs and vegetables, offer a crisp bite and light refreshment. Dim sum – with its wide range of dumplings, buns and rolls, – showcases the finesse of Cantonese cooking. Both dishes are bite-sized, perfect for sharing, and reflect the importance of community at the dining table.