24/07/2026
Bananas are used in many Cambodian light bites and snacks, but today we would like to introduce you to two of them first; 𝗝𝗲𝗸 𝗔𝗻𝗴 (Grilled Banana) and 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗻𝗴
(Grilled Banana Stuffed with Sticky Rice).
You'll often find both being sold side by side from the same street cart.
Jek Ang is made by skewering 4 to 5 bananas (depending on their size), brushing them with lightly salted water before grilling. Some vendors even mix chopped spring onions into the salted water, adding a subtle savory aroma. A skewer typically costs between 1,000 and 2,000 Riels (around $0.25–$0.50).
As this snack has been part of Cambodia's street food culture for generations, some vendors have given it a modern twist by topping the grilled bananas with freshly shredded coconut and serving them with a rich coconut milk dipping sauce. This version is slightly more expensive, usually costing 2,500 to 4,000 Riels (around $0.63–$1.00).
Ansom Ang, on the other hand, is made by wrapping a whole banana in sticky rice, covering it with a banana leaf, and grilling it until the outside is lightly charred while the inside stays soft and fragrant. It usually costs between 1,000 and 1,500 Riels (around $0.25–$0.38).
Both snacks are easy to find throughout Phnom Penh, especially from roadside carts. Best of all, you can enjoy either one for less than 4,000 Riels (about $1).
Have you tried either of these Cambodian street snacks? Which one would you choose?
