How to make Khmer BBQ Savory Herby Citrusy Grilled Lemongrass Beef Skewers Sach Ko Jakak #khmerfood

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is easier to find and lower in sodium.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds unique flavor while white sugar is more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Prepare the lemongrass paste by slicing lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, and kaffir lime leaves.

Smash the ingredients in a mortar and pestle or use a processor to blend them.

Cut the beef (chuck roast) into thin strips about a quarter of an inch thick.

Marinate the beef with oyster sauce, fish sauce, honey, chicken bouillon, shaoxing wine, a little oil, salt, paprika, chili powder, and the lemongrass paste.

Let the beef marinate overnight or for 4 to 6 hours if short on time.

Thread the marinated beef onto skewers in a ribbon-like fashion.

Grill the skewers on an indoor grill, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until charred.

Serve with pickled veggies and papaya salad.

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