I'm in the busy Capitol City Banon pen, visiting a cookery school dedicated to reestablishing traditional Cambodian cuisine.

But what makes this place remarkable are the students.

Thousands of orphans and street kids have passed through its doors.

These Children are the legacy of over 15 years of Khmer Rouge rule and civil war.

Nice to see you.

I'm very happy to meet you too.

What an amazing place.

Nina, The woman in charge has invited me to join her class on your hand.

Okay.

Tell you what, She doesn't mess inside.

Inside the hat, please.

Today she's teaching an old style Cambodian pork and pumpkin curry.

You're scary.

I love it.

Nina's the project matriarch.

She's noted hundreds of Children to create some real cooking talent.

I'm teamed up with 18 year old Suspect.

His parents died 10 years ago and he spent time living on the streets.

Today he's the project's prize pupil.

So how long we've been cooking?

One year, two years?

Three years.

So I don't know, 25 years so But when it comes to Cambodia increasing, I still feel like a novice.

And a little bit Yes, Curry all the time.

It's sweet.

And song 50%.

50%.

50 50.

Once the complex spice paste is made, we hit the Habs and start cooking fry until the smell go and then you put them in.

This one is a baby's 18 years of age.

He's been cooking for three years.

So excited about the flavors.

The smell.

Okay, five the coconut.

It looks simple, but getting the balance of flavors is tricky to master.

Every time I turn around, you're there.

You're watching me like I'm like I'm your worst student.

Yes.

Finally, for that all important sweet touch.

Palm sugar.

Then we need the courage to Coke.

How will you do that for now?

Okay, good accidents.

One side Curries are done.

The class ends with a taste test.

Right?

Nina, I Here we go.

Good thing has crossed.

Yeah, that's it means good luck.

Okay, now, now, Now your toes.

Look at her face.

Seriously.

April 8 out of 10.

You not in now.

By pumps.

No, enough palm sugar, please.

Please.

Eight out of 10.

I'm not gonna argue with her, that's for sure.

down.

10.

She's right.

Absolutely right.

Definitely is more apartment without doubt, because it's just a bit spicy.

It's back to the home and him with another ladle of palm sugar to get it.

Absolutely spot on.

The project doesn't only train kids to be chefs.

It feeds the city's underprivileged Children to it's lunchtime and that Curry is on the menu because it just started arrived now And look at the age of them when they're young.

This project is a real inspiration.

I got a lump in my throat, but when I said street kids, I'm thinking teenagers, but no and walk 50 yards.

345 year olds.

I'm leaving with huge respect for the work they do here.

But first I want to make my class.

Makes a peck on offer.

I hope he can't refuse.

I've got a very, very important dinner for members of the royal family, and I'm so impressed with what you've done this morning.

I would like this amazing students.

Come on, help me cook.

I tried to come on with me.

Would like to come.

Yes, yes.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Keep up the good work.