Snacks

While I was in HK over Chinese New Year Kate asked me about what kinds of snacks are popular in Cambodia. At the time I wasn't sure. Now I am confident to report that the most popular snack in our home is sliced green mango dipped in a mixture of salt, sugar and chilli. At first I found this just a good way to wake up on a hot, sleepy afternoon but now I'm starting to enjoy the taste too. Another great snack is made with battered, deep fried bananas. These don't come with nutritional information on the side but I can tell you that this is no diet food!

Last weekend I discovered a new treat that would have to be my current favourite. "Mum" cooked up some taro in palm sugar syrup. I got a few pieces while they were still hot in the wok, added a generous dollop of crunchy peanut butter and ate them with a cup of coffee. Soooo very fine!! (...wondering if tastes anything like the peanut butter & sweatened condensed milk waffles DJ was so excited about in HK?)

In Australian snack news, rumour has it that Arnotts have brought out Chilli Tim Tams? Sounds good to me. Anyone tried them?