Lok Lak (Stir-Fried Beef)

Name: Lok Lak (Stir-Fried Beef)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cambodia
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin, cubed; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, sliced; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp black pepper; Lettuce and sliced tomato and cucumber, for serving; Fried egg (optional), for topping; Steamed rice, for serving

4 servings20 min prep10 min cookEasy Cambodia

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Lok Lak (Stir-Fried Beef)

Story updated September 17, 2026

Lok lak, stir-fried marinated beef served with a lime-and-pepper dipping sauce over lettuce and tomato, reflects the culinary imprint of French colonial rule layered onto Cambodian cooking, echoing the era's steak culture. It shares its name and concept with a similar Vietnamese dish, bo luc lac, reflecting cross-border Southeast Asian influence.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin, cubed
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, sliced
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp black pepper
Lettuce and sliced tomato and cucumber, for serving
Fried egg (optional), for topping
Steamed rice, for serving

Instructions

1Marinate the beef cubes with oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic for 15 minutes.
2Heat oil in a wok over very high heat and sear the beef quickly in batches, keeping it rare in the center.
3Add the onion in the last minute of cooking and toss briefly.
4Remove from heat and toss with lime juice and black pepper.
5Arrange lettuce, tomato, and cucumber on a plate.
6Pile the beef on top, add a fried egg if desired, and serve with steamed rice.

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