It's simple to see why the Cambodian Lok Lak recipe (Cambodian Black Pepper Beef) is such a popular meal in Cambodia.
Servings 8People
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Cambodian, SE Asian
Ingredients
2lbssirloin steak, sliced into thin strips or cubed
3tbspfish sauce
2tbspsugar
2tbspsoy sauce
2tbspoyster sauce
2tbspvegetable oil
4cloves garlic, minced
1tbspginger, minced
4red chili peppers, sliced
1onion, sliced
Steamed rice, for serving
Equipment
large bowl
Wok or large frying pan
Cutting board
Chef's knife
Spatula
Method
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.
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.