pleah sach ko

Name: pleah sach ko
Cuisine: Cambodian (Khmer)
Ingredients: 200 grams beef sirloin, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons toasted rice powder; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 sliced red chili; 1 teaspoon sugar

Pleah sach ko is a traditional Cambodian beef salad characterized by its fresh herbs, tangy lime juice, and toasted rice powder, delivering a harmonious balance of sour, spicy, and savory flavors. It is a popular dish that reflects the Khmer culinary emphasis on fresh ingredients and bright, vibrant tastes, often served as a light yet satisfying main course.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Cambodian (Khmer)85%

Thai15%

Ingredients

beef sirloin, thinly sliced
200 grams
lime juice
3 tablespoons
garlic cloves, minced
2 cloves
shallots, thinly sliced
2
toasted rice powder
2 tablespoons
fish sauce
2 tablespoons
chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup
chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup
sliced red chili
1
sugar
1 teaspoon

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

This dish originates from Cambodia’s rich culinary tradition, where the use of fresh herbs and spices was influenced by indigenous practices and regional trade, particularly from neighboring Southeast Asian cultures.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Cambodian (Khmer)85%

ingredients+techniques

Thai15%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating toasting mixing

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