The French colonists left behind many aspects of their culture after they abandoned Indochina. Probably the only relic that is an inarguably positive addition is their cuisine. The combination of French food and local ingredients created some astounding fusion fare. A great example is Num Pang, which like its Vietnamese cousin banh mi, takes French baguettes, pate and mayonnaise and tosses in local chilis, deli meat and pickled vegetables to create arguably the perfect sandwich. Phnom Penh is the place to nosh on this delicious snack: the baguette is crispy, the pate is chilled and the vegetables are fresh as they come.
