Cambodian Beef Lok Lak | Healthy & Easy Recipe | Family’s Favorite Dish

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

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

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin offers a similar flavor profile with fewer calories.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Marinate beef with cornstarch, baking powder, fish sauce, soy sauce, black soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken soup mix, sugar, and minced garlic for at least 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove beef from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add sliced tomatoes, cucumber, and onion, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.

Prepare eggs in the skillet to your liking (scrambled or fried).

Serve the beef over the stir-fried vegetables, garnished with lettuce and fresh herbs.

Drizzle lemon juice over the dish before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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