Khmer Cuisine-Lok Lak

Lok Lak is a traditional Khmer Food for Cambodian. It is served in most of the restaurants in Siem Reap, but taste varied depending on the chef. This is basically marinated pork or beef slices served with locally grown spicy green peppercorns.

The pork or beef slices must first be marinated before cook so that it is tastier. Besides, marinating the meat makes it more juicy and soft when it is served. This is a simple dish that everyone can cook at home cook food at for lunch or dinner. Lok lak go well with rice or salad.

Lok Lak

Below is the recipe that you can try at home.

INGREDIENTS:

A: MARINATE MEAT

150g pork or beef slice

½ tbsp sugar

½ tbsp light soy sauce

½ tbsp oyster sauce (optional)

B: PEPPER SAUCE:

1 tsp crushed black pepper

1 tsp vinegar /lemon juice

½ tsp salt

½ tsp sugar

½ tsp soy sauce

1 tsp hot water

STEPS:

1. Marinate pork or beef slices for about 30 minutes hours with ingredient A
2. Stir fry a small quantity of garlic till golden brown
3. Put in marinated pork and beef slices
4. Stir fried for about 5 minutes till the gravy becomes ticker
5. Remove from heat and served on plate with some tomatoes, cucumber as shown in photo
6. Mix all ingredient B together and served in saucer plate

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.