"FitC organizer Darlene is looking for 6 adventurous foodies to join her to share a Khmer meal. She says “this food is new to me, so I cannot assure you that you will love it, but I see it as a learning experience. In the past, when FitC members came here, they ordered off the menu. Now is our chance to try a variety of their specialties.”
Khmer refers to the main ethnic group and official language of Cambodia. It is also an adjective for Cambodian culture, such as Khmer cuisine. The Khmer Empire flourished on the rich and fertile mountains, lakes, and plains of Cambodia for 629 years. During this time the kings of Angkor sustained an empire. Cambodian cuisine can be described as a mix of influences from other countries, but it is unique in its bold notes of saltiness, bitterness, acidity, and pungency. Key ingredients you’ll find in a Cambodian kitchen include: fish sauce, palm sugar, coconut milk, and prohok (fermented fish paste), which gives dishes a strong umami flavor. Sharing meals is very important in Cambodian community and this is what we will do.
We will sit at a round table with a Lazy Susan, which makes it easy for us to share Spring Rolls, Papaya Salad and 5 Khmer dishes. The dishes are Fish Chhain Chhoun, Brakok Ktis, Fried Shrimp, Fish with Tamarind Sauce, Somlor Kir Ko, and Beef Somlor Machou Kroeung. Portions are large. Bring cash for your own purchase of coffee or other beverages or dessert.
Event Limit: 7 FitC Members
Event Fee: 31 ($30 for shared meal including tax and tip + $1 FitC fee). No refunds after Wednesday May 6 ($2.00 charge for refunds).
Accessibility: One short step to enter. No steps to access restroom.
Parking/Transportation:
- Parking can be difficult in South Philadelphia. Suggest you take Lyft/Uber/Taxi, subway or bus.
- Closest subway station: Snyder Station - Broad Street Line, a block north of Jackson Street.
- Septa Bus Route 57 will take you south from 4th and Market to 4th and Jackson; Bus Route 47 from 8th and Market to 8th and Jackson; Bus Route 45 from 12th and Market to 12th and Jackson. Walk on Jackson to 7th St. Returning north, catch the 57 on 3rd, the 47 on 7th, and the 45 on 11th. Route 79 runs east/west along Snyder Avenue, just a few blocks north of Jackson.
For questions about this event, please contact volunteer Darlene Olsen at 202-550-5128 (prefer text) or email olsen.darlene@gmail.com.
FitC Contact/Registration Questions: amy.sue.goldman219@gmail.com
Please let us know if you cannot make it.
