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Cambodian Lok Lak recipe

Great Cambodian Pepper Beef

It's simple to see why the Cambodian Lok Lak recipe (Cambodian Black Pepper Beef) is such a popular meal in Cambodia.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Cambodian, SE Asian
Keyword: Cambodian Pepper Beef Recipe
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 309 kcal
Cambodian Lok Lak recipe

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Wok or large frying pan
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips or cubed
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 4 red chili peppers, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • Steamed rice, for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Add the sliced beef to the bowl and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • In a large wok or frying pan, heat the oil over high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, red chili peppers, and onion to the pan and stir-fry until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the marinated beef to the pan and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve the Cambodian Pepper Beef over steamed rice.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
To ensure the beef is tender, slice it against the grain.
Marinating the beef for at least 30 minutes to infuse the flavors into the meat.
Stir-fry the beef over high heat to quickly cook it and keep it tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g
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