Char Kroeung Sach Ko (Cambodian Lemongrass Beef Stir-fry)

Ingredients

Salt

1 teaspoon

Red chili peppers

2, finely sliced

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Kaffir lime leaves

2, finely sliced

Shallots

2, finely chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Lemongrass

2 stalks, finely chopped

Beef

500 grams, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing the lemongrass paste. In a bowl, combine the finely chopped lemongrass, minced garlic, chopped shallots, finely sliced kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, sugar, and salt. Mix them thoroughly until you have a fragrant, well-blended paste.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the lemongrass paste. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the paste becomes fragrant, indicating that the flavors have begun to meld.
3. Add the thinly sliced beef to the wok. Continue to stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is well-cooked and has absorbed the flavors of the paste.
4. Finally, add the finely sliced red chili peppers to the wok, stirring and frying for an additional 1 minute. This adds a final kick of heat to the dish.
5. Remove the wok from the heat, and let the dish sit for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to deepen.
6. Serve hot, ideally with a side of steamed jasmine rice to complement the bold flavors of the stir-fry. Enjoy your authentic Cambodian Char Kroeung Sach Ko!