Chapter 235: Wangu Lake

Xiao Yang introduced: "Wangu Lake is to Phnom Penh, just like West Lake is to Hangzhou, and it is very famous in Cambodia. ”

Zhou Sen nodded, "We've heard about it before, so it's not bad to come here and have a look!"

Xiao Yang said: "The natural scenery here, there are still a lot of tourists who come here, look at the natural scenery, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, go to the lake to sit and watch the sunrise and sunset." ”

Xiao Yang took Zhou Sen around the lake, the air here is still very fresh, the surrounding greenery is also very good, looking at the calm lake, the breeze blows, ripples, there are birds calling from afar, flowers blooming, there is a faint fragrance, the mood becomes better.

Zhou Sen said: "It's good to get in touch with nature, I am usually busy with work, and it is rare to have the opportunity to come and see such natural scenery!"

Xiao Yang said: "Yes, we young people are usually very busy at work, especially people of my age, old and young, work pressure, I bear the burden of making money to support my family at this age, I am usually busy with work, rarely have time to come out to see the scenery, can only be on holidays, come to the scenic spots." ”

"Will you bring your family to see it?" asked Zhou Sen.

"My uncle wants to take care of the restaurant, he doesn't have time, he asked him to come, he won't come, my mother is also old, she is not very willing to come out, she would rather stay at home than come out!"

"Hehe, the elderly are like this, on holidays, I will take my wife and children out to see the scenery!"

"You're married?"

"Yes, I am already married, my wife is also Chinese, we met in college, and we also gave birth to a lovely daughter, we are used to life here, we are already familiar with it, and we have adapted to the local life, and our family still settles here. ”

Zhou Sen listened to Xiao Yang introduce the situation at home, felt very kind, whether it was Uncle Yang, or Xiao Yang, Zhou Sen felt that they were very enthusiastic, as Chinese, they are compatriots, everyone has a sense of intimacy, Zhou Sen can also understand the Chinese overseas, they are indeed not easy, going abroad is more patriotic, they still care about the motherland, Xiao Yang told Zhou Sen that he uses his mobile phone to watch the news every day.

There are many hotels on the east shore of Wangu Lake facing the lake, and Xiao Yang took Zhou Sen to have dinner at a lakeside restaurant.

"The restaurant here is still very clean and hygienic, you can eat with confidence!"

The waiter brought the menu, and Xiao Yang handed it to Zhou Sen and asked Zhou Sen to order.

Zhou Sen looked at the menu, but still handed the menu to Xiao Yang.

"Xiao Yang, you are more familiar than us, you can help us order, when you finish ordering, introduce me!"

"Okay!" Xiao Yang was very refreshing, did not shirk, ordered a few special dishes, and the waiter went down with the menu, and soon a table was filled.

"Let's talk while eating, everyone has worked hard, sit down and eat together!"

"Let me introduce to you, the amok fish is one of the most famous foods in Cambodia, and it is also a dish in Vietnam and Thailand, but the spices of Vietnam and Thailand are different from the spices of Cambodia, and Cambodia has local spices, which makes the amok fish slightly bitter, making the Cambodian amok fish easy to distinguish from the various versions, come and try it!"

"What kind of sauce is this, can you tell us more about it?"

"Amok Fish, a fresh fish mousse served with coconut milk and local Cambodian sauce, is a Khmer curry paste made from lemongrass, turmeric root, garlic, shallots, galangal and Chinese ginger. ”

"Cooking is very particular about sauces, and when you sprinkle sauces on food, it will taste different!"

"High-end restaurants will steam the amok fish on banana leaves, while street food stalls will cook it into fish curry in a thick soup instead of mousse, and if you can afford it, I recommend going to a high-end restaurant because it's better to steam it on banana leaves." ”

"We came to this restaurant, is to put the amoke fish on the banana leaf steamed, and then with the sauce, the fish meat is tender and delicious, although the sauce is a little bitter, but it is delicious, everyone try it!"

Zhou Sen sandwiched the fish, took a bite, and nodded, "It's really delicious!"

Xiao Yang said with a smile: "This dish, everyone must be familiar with it, I don't need to introduce more, we have spring rolls in China, I believe everyone has eaten them in China." ”

"Well, is this a Cambodian spring roll?"

Xiao Yang nodded, "Khmer-style spring rolls are different from our Chinese spring rolls, similar to our roll pancakes, fresh vegetable rolls are dipped in thin pancakes with seasonings, and there is a kind of spring rolls that are similar to our Chinese fried spring rolls, the fillings and dipping sauces are different from each other, and the taste is also very good, everyone try it!"

Zhou Sen took one and took a bite, and the fragrance was overflowing.

"Yes, it's delicious, these two kinds of Cambodian spring rolls are good!"

"The next dish is pork rice is one of the simplest and most delicious foods in Cambodia, Cambodia's fried rice is very simple, in fact, it is fried rice with eggs, this is similar to our domestic egg fried rice, just with pork, although the cooking method is very simple, but the fried fried rice is very fragrant, the people are very popular, simple to make, practical, every household can do it, and it is also sold on the street vendors. ”

"It is worth mentioning the pork that goes with it, the thinly sliced pork is naturally sweet because it is slowly roasted over a charcoal fire, and sometimes the pork is soaked in coconut or garlic juice to add to the richness of the pork, which has a milky aroma, and is accompanied by freshly marinated cucumbers and radishes and lots of ginger. ”

"People always find ways to make food delicious, and with these dishes, you can eat more rice!"

"When eating this dish, the restaurant will go with some chicken soup and sprinkle some chopped green onions on top of the chicken soup!"

Zhou Sen drank a little chicken soup, which was indeed delicious.

"Cambodians like to use Khmer red curry, which is not as spicy as Thai curry, and also uses coconut water as a base without too much chili. ”

Zhou Sen nodded, "I've eaten Thai curry, and it does have a heavier taste, spicier and more flavorful!"

Xiao Yang nodded, "Yes, Thai and Korean curries are more spicy, Koreans also like to eat kimchi, I have eaten Korean kimchi, it is indeed spicy, sour and spicy, maybe I am Chinese, I am not used to eating Korean kimchi, I still prefer to eat our Chinese sauerkraut." ”

In addition to the curry paste, there are beef, chicken or fish, eggplant, mung beans, fresh coconut milk, lemongrass and sauce, which are often eaten with bread due to French influences. ”

"This dish is usually served on special occasions in Cambodia, such as weddings, family gatherings or some special festivals, and it is not easy to eat it today, everyone can try it. “