PHNOM PENH: Cambodian cookbook titled "The Taste of Angkor 2" received the "Special Award of the Jury" at the 30th Gourmand Awards in Lisbon, Portugal, said a foreign ministry's press release on Thursday (June 19).
The award was presented during the Cascais World Food Summit held from June 18 to 22 in Lisbon, with hundreds of participants from approximately 200 countries and regions, the press release said, adding that The Taste of Angkor 2, published by the foreign ministry, was launched in March.
The cookbook was compiled to further promote and enhance the legacy of Cambodia's gastronomy as part of its culinary diplomacy efforts and the implementation of the Economic Diplomacy Strategy.
"The Taste of Angkor 2 features 38 Khmer dishes and desserts commonly enjoyed by Cambodian people nationwide," the press release said.
"The cookbook also highlights Cambodia's rich agricultural heritage and renowned Geographical Indication (GI) products such as Phka Romduol Rice, Kampot Pepper, Kampot-Kep Salt, and Kampong Speu Palm Sugar," it added.
Edouard Cointreau, chairman of the Awards Committee, said extensive efforts undertaken in recent years by Cambodia have allowed the world to rediscover the Khmer people.
"This second volume completes a captivating study that honours Cambodia's illustrious past, celebrates the effective strategies of the present, and looks forward to the country's promising future," he said.
The second edition follows the success of inaugural edition of "The Taste of Angkor," which has won four prestigious international Gourmand Awards, including "Best Asian Cookbook" in 2021, "Best Asian Cuisine Book" and "Heads of State/Food" in 2022, and "Best Television Awards" in 2023. - Xinhua
