Aromatic Cambodian Pork Lok Lak with Lime Dipping Sauce
Savor the rich flavors of this classic Cambodian dish
Dive into a hearty plate of marinated pork served with a zesty lime dipping sauce, a staple in Cambodian cuisine.
- 1 h 20 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
Pork Marinade
Lime Dipping Sauce
Salad
Additional Ingredients
Preparation
Marinating the Pork
Combine Marinade Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper.
Add Pork
Add the pork slices and mix well to ensure thorough coating.
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Let the pork marinate overnight to enhance the flavors.
Preparing the Lime Dipping Sauce
Mix Liquids
In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
Add Aromatics
Mix in minced garlic and chopped red chili.
Rest
Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Cooking Process
Cook the Pork
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated pork slices and sear until cooked through and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
Assemble the Salad
Toss cucumber, red onion, and lettuce leaves with vinegar and a pinch of salt.
Combine Elements
Arrange cooked pork over a bed of prepared salad and serve with jasmine rice and lime dipping sauce.
Plating & Serving
Aromatic Cambodian Pork Lok Lak with Lime Dipping Sauce
Aromatic Cambodian Pork Lok Lak with Lime Dipping Sauce
Plating
Place the pork over a bed of salad and serve alongside jasmine rice with a small bowl of lime dipping sauce on the side.