Yummy! Popular Khmer Mini Beef Sausages (Kwa Ko) & Bok Lhong @Toul Sangkae - Street Food Cambodia

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor without fish.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with additional flavor complexity.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Cut beef into thin strips for marinating.

Blend garlic, lemongrass, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, coriander, and lime juice to create marinade.

Mix marinade with beef strips in a bowl until well coated.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Thread marinated beef strips onto soaked skewers.

Brush skewers with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side, until nicely charred.

Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes.

Serve with fresh herbs and lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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