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Cambodian Beef Lok Lak

Cambodian Beef Lok Lak

5 from 7 votes
Cambodian Beef Lok Lak is a popular dish featuring stir-fried marinated beef served over a bed of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. The beef is typically seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and black pepper.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings 1 serving
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cambodian, Vietnamese
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef:
  • 13 oz steak-style beef usually sirloin or ribeye, sliced into cubes or strips
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoon seasoning soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • dash msg of course, optional
  • Lots and lots of freshly crushed black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon oil for cooking
For the Dipping Sauce:
  • 1-2 fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powdered or 1 clove of garlic minced
  • Lots of crushed and ground black pepper
  • 1-2 fresh red chilies thinly sliced (adjust to your spice preference)
For Serving:
  • Sliced cucumber tomato, and lettuce
  • Cooked rice

Equipment

  • Wok

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. This is your marinade.
  2. Add the sliced beef to the marinade and toss to coat the meat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15-30 minutes (longer for more flavor), preferably in the refrigerator.
  3. While the beef is marinating, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and sliced red chilies. Adjust the flavors to your liking by adding more lime juice, sugar, or fish sauce if needed. Set the sauce aside.
  4. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet or pan over high heat.
  5. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and then the marinated beef in a single layer. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked to your desired level of doneness (usually about 3-5 minutes for medium-rare).
  6. Serve the cooked beef with steamed rice, sliced cucumber, tomato, and lettuce. Drizzle the dipping sauce over the beef or serve it on the side.
  7. Enjoy your Cambodian Lok Lak!

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Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasonings and ingredients to suit your taste. Cambodian Lok Lak is a versatile dish, and you can make it as spicy or mild as you like.