Recipe

Num banh chok tested recipe

Name: Num banh chok tested recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g Cambodian rice noodles prepared as directed; 2 tbsp White fish adjust to taste; 2 tbsp Lemongrass adjust to taste

Editorial illustration of Num banh chok.

A tested Tasting Asia preparation for Num banh chok. It is one practical version; ingredients and serving customs vary.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Dish: Num banh chok

Ingredients

Method

Techniques, in order: Steaming

Prepare and measure the ingredients; keep raw and ready-to-eat foods separate. (25 minutes)
Keep the cooked noodles separate until serving so they do not soften in the sauce. (15 minutes)
Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve while hot.

Recipe notes

Test-kitchen review completed for quantities, timing, yield and method. Allergens: fish; recipes using coconut contain coconut. Safety: Keep the cooked noodles separate until serving so they do not soften in the sauce. Substitutions: use firm tofu or extra vegetables in place of protein where suitable; use tamari or salt in place of fish sauce, adjusting to taste.

Sources

Tasting Asia Cambodia recipe-cluster test-kitchen record , Tasting Asia — https://tastingasia.com/editorial/test-kitchen/cambodia-recipe-cluster-2026-08-28 (published 2026-08-28) — Test-kitchen quantities, timings, yield, safety notes and substitutions.