If you are really taken with Cambodian cuisine, it is possible to learn some tricks of the trade by signing up for a cooking course but there are very few courses on offer compared with neighbouring Thailand and Vietnam. For those who fall in love with the food, there is no better experience than recreating the real recipes back home. It's also a great way to introduce your Cambodia experience to your friends; no-one wants to hear the stories or see the photos, but offer them a mouth-watering meal and they will all come running!
Currently the only courses are operating in Battambang of all places, at the Smokin' Pot (p215), a cracking little kitchen restaurant that offers a US$7 introduction to the secrets of Cambodian cooking. However, it looks set to become a growth industry in Siem Reap in the coming years, so keep your ear to the ground.