Num Ansom, which is covered by banana leaves and boiled well before consumption, consist of two kind: Ansom Chrouk and Ansom Chek. Ansom Chrouk (pig cake) is mainly made out of pork, sticky rice, peeled mung bean and pepper, while Ansom Chek consist of ripe banana and other ingredients used in Anksom Chrouk, excerpt the pork and pepper. Num Ansom is one of the most popular traditional cakes Cambodians make during traditional ceremonies or festivals, particularly on Phchum Ben (Festival of the dead) and Khmer New Year.
