Cambodia has a subtropical climate, south of the south, and it is natural to like sweets.
I think it has something to do with the climate. It is humid and hot in the south. Drinking more sweet soup helps to replenish water in the body. It is not enough to eat sweet soup at ordinary times, so put some sugar when cooking.
For example, in the north, people like to eat spicy and sour food, which can drive away the cold. It means the same thing.
Think about it, eating a sour and spicy meal can make your body much warmer, and you will often sweat after eating it.
The south doesn't need to drive away the cold, we just need to replenish water and qi, and sweets are especially suitable. We need another bowl after drinking one bowl, so all kinds of sugar water in the south are unacceptable to our friends in the north, and they are too sweet.
There are all kinds of pickled foods, and those in the south also like to put sugar instead of salt. Especially all kinds of candied fruit, adults and children like it. If you have nothing to do, take out two pieces from the jar and chew them. They are sweet and crisp, and they are very happy to eat.