Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
There's a reason two ancient food cultures fight about the origins of steamed fish curry- it's one of the best things to eat, anywhere. Hor Mok- or Fish Amok- is a rich curry mixed with coconut, fish, and egg, then steamed in a banana leaf for something almost unbelievably luxurious. It's like a curry mousse. A curry with the texture of foie gras. Something beloved whether served at street carts, canal boats, or imperial palaces.
But the "how" this dish is the subject of such intense debate is just as interesting as the "why". Because few events have shaped the course of Southeast Asia as much as the 150 years of warfare between the Siamese and the Khmer. And it's in that time period that this dish comes to life on both sides of the dividing line.
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0:00 - Introduction
1:29 - Bangkok's Most Famous Hor Mok
5:03 - Fish Amok
6:27 - The Two Empires
8:50 - Floating Market
12:38 - Deeper into History
15:00 - The Queen of Grilled Hor Mok
17:18 - Answers
19:11 - Conclusion
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There's a reason two ancient food cultures fight about the origins of steamed fish curry- it's one of the best things to eat, anywhere. Hor Mok- or Fish Amok- is a rich curry mixed with coconut, fish, and egg, then steamed in a banana leaf for something almost unbelievably luxurious. It's like a curry mousse. A curry with the texture of foie gras. Something beloved whether served at street carts, canal boats, or imperial palaces.
But the "how" this dish is the subject of such intense debate is just as interesting as the "why". Because few events have shaped the course of Southeast Asia as much as the 150 years of warfare between the Siamese and the Khmer. And it's in that time period that this dish comes to life on both sides of the dividing line.
-
Thank you so much for your support!
Patreon: patreon.com/OTRontheroad
Please subscribe to the channel, and check out our website for upcoming videos and our behind-the-scenes blog at OTRontheroad.com !
Social media:
Instagram: instagram.com/otr.offtherails/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
FB: facebook.com/OTR-106170292218693
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0:00 - Introduction
1:29 - Bangkok's Most Famous Hor Mok
5:03 - Fish Amok
6:27 - The Two Empires
8:50 - Floating Market
12:38 - Deeper into History
15:00 - The Queen of Grilled Hor Mok
17:18 - Answers
19:11 - Conclusion
-
Amazing Street Food @ Oudong Resort - Fish, Chicken, Bee, Dessert, Crab, snail, FISH AMOK & More
youtu.be/53juObtbD50
Thai Fish Grilled in a Banana Leaf Recipe (วิธีทำ แอ๊บปลานิล)
youtu.be/qKzGILERZ7E
Cambodia Travel Guide - TOP 10 Places to Visit in CAMBODIA !!
youtu.be/W3DGxLC8kk8
របៀបធ្វើអាម៉ុកត្រី - How to make Amok Fish - Asian Food | Samphos Cooking Food
youtu.be/xLCtu-KpGJ0
CAMBODIA Top 10 Things You NEED to Know
youtu.be/I16dr1YfGLQ
The History of Southeast Asia- Every Year
youtu.be/dVITTpIiXyE
LAO STEAMED FISH IN BANANA LEAF - MOK PA - ໝົກປາ
youtu.be/inxh_sR7-2g
Otak Otak Ikan Tenggiri — Mat Salleh Cari Makan
youtu.be/2zeK7zDg9OQ
Grill fish with banana leaves at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
youtu.be/MfokE9ayZU4
ห่อหมกทะเลย่าง Grilled Seafood with Curry paste - ยอดเชฟไทย (24-12-22)
youtu.be/DxzGkpAqhOI
Pol Pot Footage
youtu.be/P6OXvHG_lO4
