Red and chek-y
A report on hunting red bananas in the woods
The red bananas from Koulen mountains are a treat and a sweet surprise. They are easily available visiting the sacred mountain and cradle of the Khmer civilization.
Along the road to temples, Cambodias largest reclining buddha, the thousand lingams river and the waterfall in these holy mountains, there are market stalls. And the locals are selling veggies and fruit, as well as food, drinks and miscellanies like flip flops, hats and such.
Chek!
These red bananas looks and taste great, and is a must-have among the produce offered. The Chek Leak is a bit more expensive than the the more ordinary bananas, chek, in Cambodia. Expect prices up to 5 USD a kilo.
For the banana lover, Cambodia is the country to love. There is at least 27 different chek/banana versions available in different sizes and colours, and they are often very inexpensive. They varies from the immediately snackable to the plantain version best known for different cooked dishes in various cuisines around the globe.
You may even find a typical Cavendish in Cambodia, if that is your craving.
Open markets are affluent on the road to Koulen Mountain, attracting a lot of different customers.
