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Cambodian Pepper Beef (Lok Lak)

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Super tender beef that’s coated in a glossy, peppery sauce - this Cambodian dish may not be as famous as Crying Tiger Beef or Steak Frites, but it deserves to be! It’s one of my favourite ways to eat sirloin steak - and it’s ready in under 30 minutes. Winner!

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CAMBODIAN PEPPER BEEF (LOK LAK)

PREP TIME

15 minutes
COOK TIME

10 minutes
SERVES

4
Ingredients

500g (1 lb) sirloin/striploin steak, cut into roughly 3cm/1½ inch cubes

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 red onion, cut into wedges

1 tomato, sliced

lettuce leaves to serve

steamed rice to serve (click here to see my recipe for how to cook rice)

 

Marinade:

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp soy sauce

2 tsp sweet dark soy sauce

1 tsp ground Kampot pepper*

1 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)

½ tsp baking soda

2 garlic cloves, finely grated

 

Stir-fry sauce:

2 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sugar

 

Dipping sauce:

3 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp ground Kampot pepper*

1 tsp sea salt

Steps
Step 1

Combine the beef with all the marinade ingredients. Mix well.

Step 2

Combine the stir-fry sauce ingredients. Set aside for later.

Step 3

Combine the dipping sauce ingredients. Set aside until ready to serve.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add the beef and spread out in the pan. Sear for about half a minute and then toss. Repeat another 3 times until the beef is starting to char. Add the onions and toss through for a few seconds. Add the stir-fry sauce mixture and toss for another half a minute (for medium beef) or longer for well done. Turn the heat off and allow the beef to rest in the pan for about a minute.

Step 5

In the meantime, spread the lettuce leaves out on a serving plate. Top with slices of tomato. Then top with the beef. Serve with steamed rice and the dipping sauce.

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Notes:

– Kampot pepper is a type of peppercorn from the Kampot region of Cambodia. It has a mild, fragrant aroma and flavour. If unavailable, use half the amount of freshly ground black peppercorns.

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Maria
February 24, 2023

Ammazing

This was aboslutly fantastic. My kids rated it a 10 out of 10! Tender, juicy and seared perfectly! Thank you!!

Debbie
February 20, 2023

Amazingly delicious!

This is definitely one to try! It is so easy yet so delicious, so it is perfect for a lazy cooking night as well. It would be a great one to impress guests too as it’s not everyday one gets to eat a Cambodian dish!

Linda
January 24, 2023

Flavor Bomb

The first bite was the beginning of a new love affair! I made this recipe exactly as written and it was absolutely amazing. I think I will be making it again tomorrow. Making a list, checking it twice. I got the Kampot peppercorns online. Quick and easy to make. Thanks a million for this recipe. Any other Cambodian tricks up your sleeve?

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