Amok Spice Mix

Herbie’s Amok Spice Mix is a vibrant, aromatic blend that brings the authentic flavors of Cambodian Amok to your kitchen. This carefully crafted mix combines chili, turmeric (Madras & Alleppey), garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, coriander seed, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, kenchur, black pepper, and lemon myrtle leaf—each ingredient adding depth, warmth, and a subtle complexity to your dish.

The chili and black pepper give a gentle heat, turmeric and paprika lend earthy warmth and color, while garlic, ginger, and galangal provide fragrant spiciness. Coriander seed and cumin add a nutty, aromatic backbone, and the citrusy notes of kaffir lime leaf and lemon myrtle leaf lift the flavors beautifully. Kenchur contributes a subtle, smoky undertone, rounding out the blend with an exotic edge.

Amok is a celebratory dish from Cambodia that is traditionally cooked in a banana or palm leaf, but you can use any heatproof bowl that fits inside your steamer.

The mix brings together a harmonious combination of spices that create Amok’s signature profile: gently aromatic, lightly spiced, and beautifully rounded. When simmered with coconut milk and your choice of fish, chicken, or vegetables, it develops a rich, creamy curry with subtle citrusy and earthy notes.

Simply add the spice mix to coconut milk and your main ingredient, then simmer until fragrant and tender. The result is a comforting Cambodian-style curry with layers of flavor—perfect served over steamed rice and finished with fresh herbs.

Amok may also be cooked in a wok or a saute pan for convenience. This dish should not be chili hot, relying instead on fragrant and zesty flavors for its character.