This is one of the most important parts of Cambodian cooking, and is a very simple process. The ‘Kreung’ curry paste is used as the base for many Cambodian curries, stir fries and other dishes. The flavours and balance of tastes are uniquely Cambodian and are what sets us apart from other South East Asian food cultures. Note that i’ve made a very basic kreung here, but sometimes other ingredients like shallots, kaffir lime leaves and chilies are added