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Nutritional Values

πŸ”₯480kcal
πŸ’ͺ30gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
πŸ₯‘28gFat
🌿5gFibre
βš–οΈ350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Pleah Sach Ko

How to order / say it
Say it αž•αŸ’αž›αŸ‚αžŸαžΆαž…αŸ‹αž‚αŸ„ β€” [pleh sach koh]
Order I'd like the Pleah Sach Ko, please.
Locally αžαŸ’αž‰αž»αŸ†αž…αž„αŸ‹αž”αžΆαž“αž•αŸ’αž›αŸ‚αžŸαžΆαž…αŸ‹αž‚αŸ„αž˜αž½αž™ αžŸαžΌαž˜αž’αžšαž‚αž»αžŽαŸ”
Say locally

Spicy and tangy beef salad with fresh herbs.

Why try it?

Pleah Sach Ko is a festive dish that speaks to the celebratory and communal aspects of Cambodian dining, often served during special occasions and family gatherings due to its vibrant, refreshing nature.

How it tastes

A tantalizing blend of sliced beef marinated in lime juice, enhanced by the bold flavors of chili, fresh herbs, and fish sauce, providing a zesty, refreshing taste that awakens the palate.

Origin & History β€” first documented: 1910

Pleah Sach Ko likely evolved in the early 20th century, influenced by the introduction of French and nearby Southeast Asian culinary techniques. Its fresh ingredients and festive preparation reflect its role in Khmer new year celebrations and communal feasts.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • πŸ₯© 500 g beef slices
  • πŸ‹ 100 ml lime juice
  • πŸ₯£ 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • πŸ§„ 2 shallots
  • 🌿 50 g mint leaves
  • 🌿 50 g cilantro
  • πŸ₯• 100 g banana blossom
  • πŸ§‚ 2 chili
  • 🍯 1 tbsp sugar
  • πŸ₯œ 50 g peanuts

Method

  1. 1 Marinate beef slices in lime juice and fish sauce for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Toss with shallots, mint, cilantro, and chili.
  3. 3 Add sliced banana blossom and toss gently.
  4. 4 Garnish with crushed peanuts before serving.

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