Technique guide

Fermenting fish

Fish fermentation is a preservation technique used for products such as prahok. It requires controlled salt, time and hygiene, so home experimentation should follow a tested food-safety method.

Updated 2026-08-28

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Sources

  • New beginnings: a gourmet guide to Cambodia , Cambodia Ministry of Tourism official portal — https://tourismcambodia.org/public/index.php/official-activities/new-beginnings-a-gourmet-guide-to-cambodia (accessed 2026-08-28) — Instructional overview and Cambodia collection application; method details vary.