Ankgor Culinaire brings back the long lost civilization of Angkor, deep in the tangled jungles of Cambodia.

Angkor was built by Jayavarman VII during the great Khmer empire a thousand years ago. He believed that as long as Angkor remained standing, his dream of Khmer civilization would survive until at the end of each great cycle of time.

This book offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy going back in time, to explore the Art, Religion, Culture, and Food of my ancestors through eleven centuries.

Part of this book explains how the Angkoreans prepared barbecue, noodles, beers and rice wine in their own way. The step-by-step recipes are spectacular and easy, from assembly to presentation.

Those fortunate to visit Angkor will find this book to be helpful in understanding and appreciating the relief they will see there.

I hope the world would help maintain and preserve Angkor, as well as other ancient temples, from destruction and looting. This would ensure that future generations can appreciate the glory of a great empire.

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