Nite Yun

Nite Yun, a Cambodian-American chef and author, shares her journey of blending food with heritage in her debut cookbook, My Cambodia: A Khmer Cookbook. She reflects on how cooking helped her connect with her parents' past and the rich stories behind their family recipes. Nite discusses the comforting aromas of traditional dishes and the significance of kreung in Cambodian cuisine. She also explores her family's resilience during their escape from Cambodia, emphasizing the importance of preserving these culinary traditions for future generations.

Nite Yun, chef and restaurateur of Nyum Bai and Lunette, shares her journey of connecting with her Khmer heritage through food. She discusses how traditional ingredients like kreung and bruhok shape Cambodian cuisine. Growing up in a Khmer refugee community, Nite reflects on emotional ties to dishes like papaya salad and explores the similarities and differences with Thai and Vietnamese foods. Leticia Landa, from La Cocina, highlights the support they provide to immigrant chefs like Nite, emphasizing the importance of nurturing culinary talent and preserving cultural identity.