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Crispy fried fish with ginger-garlic sauce (Chien chuon)

(Crispy fried fish with ginger-garlic sauce, ចៀនជួន)

Chien chuon is a Cambodian fish specialty that is made with crispy fried fish cooked with a rich sauce containing stir-fried ginger and garlic. Other typical ingredients added to the sauce include fish sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, tomatoes, black beans, fermented soybeans, roasted shallots, and cellophane noodles.


Trout, tilapia, snapper, bream, trei ta-aon, and trei keh are some of the usual types of fish used in this dish. The fish is usually garnished with fresh coriander and sliced red chilis on top, and it is typically served with steamed white rice. Chien chuon is a staple in numerous Cambodian restaurants throughout the country.

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