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Aromatic Cambodian Pork Lok Lak with Lime Dipping Sauce

Name: Aromatic Cambodian Pork Lok Lak with Lime Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 107 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g pork shoulder, thinly sliced; Soy sauce, 3 tablespoons; Oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons; Fish sauce, 1 tablespoon; Sugar, 2 teaspoons; Garlic, 1 tablespoon, minced; Black pepper, 1 teaspoon; Fresh lime juice, 4 tablespoons; Fish sauce, 1 tablespoon; Sugar, 1 tablespoon; Garlic, 1 clove, minced; Red chili, 1 small, finely chopped; Cucumber, 1, thinly sliced; Red onion, 1 small, thinly sliced; Lettuce leaves, 1 handful; Vinegar, 1 tablespoon; Salt, Pinch; Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Dive into a hearty plate of marinated pork served with a zesty lime dipping sauce, a staple in Cambodian cuisine.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 17, 2026

Aromatic Cambodian Pork Lok Lak with Lime Dipping Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

27 min

Cook

1 h 20 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Pork Marinade

Lime Dipping Sauce

Salad

Additional Ingredients

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 477 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbs: 13 g
Fat: 34 g
Fiber: 0.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1908 kcal
Protein: 121 g
Carbs: 51 g
Fat: 136 g
Fiber: 3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g pork shoulder thinly sliced	1430	112	0	108	0
Soy sauce 3 tablespoons	24	3	3	0	0
Oyster sauce 2 tablespoons	18	1	4	0	0
Fish sauce 1 tablespoon	9	1	1	0	0
Sugar 2 teaspoons	32	0	8	0	0
Garlic 1 tablespoon, minced	13	1	3	0	0
Black pepper 1 teaspoon	6	0	1	0	1
Fresh lime juice 4 tablespoons	16	0	5	0	0
Fish sauce 1 tablespoon	9	1	1	0	0
Sugar 1 tablespoon	49	0	13	0	0
Garlic 1 clove, minced	4	0	1	0	0
Red chili 1 small, finely chopped	6	0	1	0	1
Cucumber 1, thinly sliced	16	1	4	0	1
Red onion 1 small, thinly sliced	28	1	6	0	1
Lettuce leaves 1 handful	5	0	1	0	0
Vinegar 1 tablespoon	3	0	0	0	0
Salt Pinch	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pork

1
Combine Marinade Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper.
2
Add Pork
Add the pork slices and mix well to ensure thorough coating.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Tip: Let the pork marinate overnight to enhance the flavors.

Preparing the Lime Dipping Sauce

1
Mix Liquids
In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
2
Add Aromatics
Mix in minced garlic and chopped red chili.
3
Rest
Set aside to let the flavors meld.

How to Make Aromatic Cambodian Pork Lok Lak with Lime Dipping Sauce

Total time: 1 h 47 min · Yields 4 servings

1
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.
2
Assemble the Salad
Toss cucumber, red onion, and lettuce leaves with vinegar and a pinch of salt.
3
Combine Elements
Arrange cooked pork over a bed of prepared salad and serve with jasmine rice and lime dipping sauce.