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A more cynical account relates that the Khmer royal family, at a time when its power was dwindling, found a ready and willing ally in the Muslim leader.On the occasion of Imam San's birthday each October, the sect that emerged from his early followers gathers in the former royal city of Udong, about 30 kilometers outside of the present capitalof Phnom Penh, to honor his memory through prayer and offerings. The colorful mawlut ceremony reaffirms the sect's privileged heritage and its continued isolation from the rest of the country's Islamic community, which is dominated by a group known as the Cham.The Imam San followers are the only group to remain outside the domain of the Mufti, the government-sanctioned leader of Islam in Cambodia - a status that was renewed by the government in 1988. Successive Imam San leaders, or Ong Khnuur, have held the prestigious title of Okhna, originally bestowed by the palace. Cambodia's estimated 37,000 Imam San followers live in only a f...

Four Vietnamese and Cambodian companies signed official contracts on the establishment of the Cambodia-Vietnam Foods Company and the Cambodia Five-stars International Fertiliser Company in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh on October 5.These companies include the Investment and Development Company of Cambodia (IDCC) and its partners, the Vietnam Southern Food Corporation (Vinafood II), the Green Trade Company and the Five-stars International Group Company (Five-stars).The signing ceremony was attended by Cambodian Senior Minister of Commerce Cham Prasidh, Senior Minister cum Secretary General of the Council of Development of Cambodia Sok Chanda and representatives from the Vietnamese embassy.The Cambodia-Vietnam Foods Company (Cavifoods), has an initial registered capital of US$8 million, of which IDCC will contribute US$2.64 million, Vinafood II, US$2.96 million and Green Trade, US$2.4 million.Once operational, the company will specialise in production, procurement, transportation, ...

Prepare charcoal grill or preheat an ungreased cast-iron skillet over medium heat. 2 Very lightly brush the corn with oil and set on the grill rack or in the skillet. 3 Cook, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the kernels are tender and nicely charred, 12-15 minutes total; keep warm. 4 Meanwhile, in a bowl stir together the fish sauce, water, sugar and salt until it is dissolved. 5 Heat the 2 tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium heat until very hot but not smoking. 6 Carefully pour liquid mixture in (it may sputter a bit so watch out); add the green onions and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 30 seconds; remove from heat and cool. 7 Brush cooked corn with the sauce and serve.

Khmer Kampuchea Krom (now know as South Vietnam)is beautiful rich soil with abundant seafood. *Kamourn Sor* Rach Gia province is world famous for produces the best fish sauce and fresh and dried seafood. Cucumber salad with grilled dried salty fish is delicious Khmer ethnic food. Ingredients : 2 Large dried salty fish(ngiet trey ca-tho), soaked in warm water, rinsed and drained 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 Clove garlic, minced 2 Hot chili pepper, minced (option) 1 Tablespoon sugar ½ Teaspoon salt 2 Large cucumber, peeled and slices thin ½ Cup chopped fresh mix herbs; mint sweet basil leaves or cilantro Procedures : Cook dried fish on hot grill. When fish cooked, removed fish bones and shredded fish meat to small pieces, set a side. In a small bowl, mix lime juice with garlic, hot chili pepper, sugar and salt together, mix well.Put sliced cucumber in a large bowl, add shredded dried fish meat and fresh mix herbs, pour prepared lime sauce over, mix well and serve immediately.Khmer ...

Mango is one of the fruit that offer great taste either ripe or green. There are so many types of mangoes in Kampuchea Krom; from the miniature mangoes such as those we had in our back yard, to the giant mangoes that are as big as a football that you can find in Swaton. Mango is packed with vitamin A, C and lapain (a natural enzyme for tenderize meat). Back home, whenever we cook beef (sach ko) or water buffalo steak (sach kor-bey), we would prepare the meat by marinating with our Khmer Krom favorite spices, and then add thin slices of green mango or papaya on top, covered and set a side for 20 or 30 minutes before grilled. The outcome was unbelievably; steak was always tender as if it has been aged for weeks. Crunchy green mango with sweet vinaigrette sauce and salty dried shrimp is very yummy. This Khmer ethic recipe is good to serves with rice, or appetizer *mahope sar*. Ingredients : ½ Cup large dried shrimp 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 Tablespoon fish sauce ...

Sizzling sliced beef with sweet tangy vinaigrette sauce over crisp lettuce, tomato and cucumber is absolutely delicious. This authentic Khmer recipe takes more time to prepare but very little time to cook. Ingredients : ½ or 1 lb Round or Sirloin beef, sliced thin ½ Teaspoon soy sauce ½ Teaspoon fish sauce ½ Teaspoon sugar ¼ Teaspoon salt ¼ Teaspoon black pepper ¼ Cup water 1 Tablespoon white vinegar 1 Tablespoon sugar ¼ Teaspoon salt ½ Tablespoon cornstarch 1 Small bunch Romain lettuce or ¼ head iceberg lettuce, chopped 2 inches in length 1 Cucumber, sliced 2 Tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 Vidalia onion (sweet onion),sliced 4 Cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil Procedures : In a large bowl, mix sliced beef with soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, salt and black pepper, mix well and set a side.In a small bowl, mix water with vinegar, sugar, salt and cornstarch together, mix well and set a side. In a large plate or platter, arranges cucumber, tomatoes and ½ amount sliced onion, and p...

Delicious Khmer beef salad with light touch of pickle fish *pahok*. This authentic recipe from *Karmourn Sor* Rach Gia could use either grill or raw beef that most our Khmer Krom men prefers. Ingredients : 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 Clove garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons fresh or frozen minced lemon grass 1/3 Cup of water 1 Tablespoon creamy style pickle fish (pahok) ½ Lb Lean beef, slices thin 1/3 Cup fresh lime juice 1 Teaspoon fish sauce 1 Tablespoon sugar ½ Vidalia (sweet onion) or red onion, slices thin 1 cup chopped Asian long string bean 2 Cups bean sprouts 2 Tablespoons roasted rice powder 1 Cup chopped mix herbs (mint, sweet basil ) 2 Chopped hot chili pepper, or to your taste (option) Procedures : Heat up a small sauce-pan. When sauce-pan is hot, add oil, garlic and lemongrass, stirs well, add water and *pahok*, simmering till sauce bubbling, removed sauce from hot stove and set a side.For raw meat:Squeezes all the blood out from meat, put un-cook beef in side a large bowl, pou...

The Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) is the oldest and largest institution of higher education in Cambodia. As of 2008, the university has over 10,000 students across three campuses, and offers a wide range of high-quality courses within the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL). There are about fifty higher institutions in Cambodia, most of which have no small campuses. Several international charities, like A New Day Cambodia, operate independent educational facilities in addition to public schools for students.

Phnom Penh International Airport is the second-largest and second-busiest airport in Cambodia after Angkor International Airport in Siem Reap. It is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of central Phnom Penh. Taxis, pick-ups, and minibuses leave the city for destinations all over the country, but are fast losing ground to cheaper and more comfortable buses. Phnom Penh also has a rail service. Cambodia's national flag carrier, Cambodia Angkor Air, launched in 2009, is headquartered in Phnom Penh and has its main hub there, with an additional hub at the Angkor International Airport

As of 2008, Phnom Penh had a population of 2,009,264 people, with a total population density of 5,358 inhabitants per square kilometre (13,877/sq mi) in a 375 km2 (145 sq mi) city area. The population growth in the city is 3.92%. Phnom Penh is mostly inhabited by Cambodians (or Khmers) - they represent 90% of the population of the city. There are large minorities of Chinese, Vietnamese, and other small ethnic groups who are Thai, Budong, Mnong Preh, Kuy, Chong, and Chams. The state religion is Theravada Buddhism, more than 90% of the people in Phnom Penh are Buddhists with the Chams practicing Islam over the years since 1993, there has also been an increase in the practice of Christianity which was practically wiped out after 1975 when the Khmer Rouge took over. English and French are widely used in the city, but the official language is Khmer.

The municipality is governed by the Governor who acts as the top executive of the city and manages the general affairs as well as overlooking the Municipal Military Police, Municipal Police and Bureau of Urban Affairs. Below the Governor is the First Vice Governor and 5 Vice Governors. The Chief of Cabinet who holds the same status as the Vice Governors, heads the Cabinet that consists of 8 Deputy Chiefs of Cabinet which in turn are in charge of the 27 Administrative Departments. Every khan (district) also has a head Chief.

Phnom Penh takes its name from the present Wat Phnom or Hill Temple. Legend has it that in 1372, an old nun named Penh went to fetch water in the Mekong and found a dead Koki tree floating down the stream. Inside a hole of the Koki tree were four bronze and one stone Buddha statues. Daun (Grandma) Penh brought the statues ashore and ordered people to pile up earth northeast of her house; she then used the Koki trunks to build a temple on the hill to house the five Buddha statues, and then named the temple after herself as Wat Phnom Daun Penh, which is now known as Wat Phnom, a small hill of 27 metres (89 ft) in height.

Wat Phnom, or "Hill Temple," is built upon an artificial hill about 100' high. It is here that the city of Phnom Penh ("Penh's Hill") was founded in 1373. Shrines and other buildings have been put up and restored several times since then, the last major restoration taking place in 1926. The main (east) entrance, shown here, is guarded by modern statues that depict dvarapalas, chinthes, and nagas.

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