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Lok lak recipe
Savor the tender beef in a flavorful marinade!
Ingredients
- 500 g beef sirloin
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 30 ml lime juice
- 3 cloves
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cucumber
- 1 tomato
- 300 g rice
How to make Lok lak
- Slice 500 g of beef sirloin into thin strips, measuring out 60 ml of soy sauce, 30 ml of lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper for marination.
- In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with the soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and black pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Rinse 300 g of rice under cold water, then cook according to package instructions until fluffy and tender, around 15-20 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the marinated beef strips to the hot pan and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- While the beef is cooking, slice 1 cucumber into thin rounds and dice 1 tomato for garnish on the dish.
- Once the rice is ready, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to serving plates as a base for the beef.
- Place the stir-fried beef on top of the rice and arrange the sliced cucumber and tomato on the side for garnish.
- Serve immediately while hot, offering lime wedges on the side for an extra flavor boost.
What is Lok lak?
Lok lak is a traditional dish from Cambodia, cooked in a pan, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around beef sirloin, rice and soy sauce. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Lok lak take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 9 dishes built on beef sirloin. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Lok lak?
Marinating the beef enhances its flavor and tenderness.
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