Name: Cambodian Grilled Lemongrass Beef Skewers
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h 6 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless ribeye or chuck steak, at least 1 inch thick; 1/2 cup kroeung; 2 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 4 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tablespoons neutral oil; 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder; 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Cambodian Grilled Lemongrass Beef Skewers

Cambodian grilled lemongrass beef skewers (or sach ko jakak in Cambodian) are perfect for the grill or any special occasion. This recipe uses a paste of intense aromatics that not only tenderizes the beef skewers, but also imparts bold flavor.

3 hr 6 min total 6 min prep 30 min cook 4 346 cal

Instructions

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1 Unwrap the beef and freeze for 30 minutes to firm it up so it’s easier to slice.
2 Remove the beef from the freezer and trim off any big pockets of fat. From the short side of the beef, slice 1/8-inch thick and place in a medium bowl.
3 Add the kroeung, brown sugar, garlic, oil, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon powder, Shaoxing wine, fish sauce, and white pepper to the bowl with the beef. Mix thoroughly with clean hands. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for 2 hours in the fridge.
4 Place the bamboo skewers in a container that will allow the bamboo skewers to lie flat. Fill the container with water until it completely covers the bamboo skewers. Soak for at least 30 minutes. This step prevents the bamboo skewers from burning when the meat is cooking.
5 Thread the marinated slices of meat onto the skewers, making sure that there are no spaces between each piece of meat.
6 Turn a clean grill to high heat while the hood is closed. Wait for 5 minutes to allow the grill to heat up. Once the grill is hot, place the skewers on the grill. Do not crowd the grill. Cook for 3 minutes each side.
7 Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers, tightly wrapped, for up to 3-4 days. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!