Breakfast: នំបញ្ចុក (Num Banh Chok) – Rice Noodles with Fish Gravy

Breakfast នំបញ្ចុក (Num Banh Chok) is Cambodia’s most iconic morning dish—fresh rice noodles topped with a lemongrass-scented fish gravy and crisp vegetables like banana blossom, cucumber, and herbs. At MUNCH CLASSES, you’ll learn how to prepare the green kroeung paste and balance fermented flavors with fresh textures.

Num Banh Chok is so beloved it’s often called “Khmer noodles.” The Khmer proverb “នំបញ្ចុកជាអាហាររបស់ប្រជាជន” (“Num Banh Chok is the people’s food”) reflects its humble, unifying role. At MUNCH CLASSES, we explore how this dish connects rural markets, temple offerings, and everyday breakfast tables.