Num kom

Num kom
Num kom steamed in banana leaves.
Alternative namesnum khom, nom kom, num korm, nom korm
Typerice cake
Place of originCambodia
Region or stateSoutheast Asia
Associated cuisineCambodian cuisine
Main ingredientsglutinous rice flour, grated coconut, palm sugar, and toasted sesame seeds

Num kom (Khmer: នំគម) is a traditional Cambodian steamed rice cake made from glutinous rice flour, filled with a mixture of grated coconut, palm sugar, and toasted sesame seeds[1][2] distinctively wrapped in banana leaves in a pyramid shape.[3]

Along with num ansom, it is one of the most significant traditional cakes in Cambodia, traditionally prepared during major festivals such as Pchum Ben (Ancestors' Day), Khmer New Year, and weddings.[4][5]

History and symbolism

Unwrapped num kom
Chewy, glutinous rice cake.
Sweet filling.

The origins of num kom are deeply rooted in Khmer culture and bears a strong influence of Brahmanism from the Khmer Empire era. The Royal Academy of Cambodia notes that the presence of the cake in traditional ceremonies dates back to the ancient period, with some documents linking its use to the reign of King Jayavarman VII.[6] According to researcher Mr. Heang Rith, num kom symbolizes the earth, and the body of the goddess Uma.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Num Ansorm: The salacious street snack". Tourism Cambodia. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. ^ craAdmin (2024-09-25). "Gastronomy & Recipe of Cambodia : The succulent Num Kom". Cambodia Restaurant Association. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
  3. ^ "Top 10 Tastiest Traditional Khmer Cakes in Cambodia". BestPrice Travel. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
  4. ^ "Khmer Ancestral Cakes: Traditional Cambodian Sweets for Festivals". The Better Cambodia. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  5. ^ Ramesh, Nisha (2018-07-02). "Num Kom". 196 flavors. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
  6. ^ Heng Sophy. "តើនំអន្សម និង នំគម កើតចេញមកពីជំនឿអ្វី? (What belief did Num Ansom and Num Kom originate from?)" (in Khmer). Royal Academy of Cambodia. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  7. ^ Nhek Sreyleak (2024). "Pchum Ben: Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia Tastes Khmer Ansom and Kom Cakes". thmeythmey.com/.
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