Pleah sach ko
🇰🇭 A dish from Cambodia
Pleah sach ko is a Cambodian ceviche consisting of thinly sliced raw beef cured in lime juice flavoured with palm sugar, lemongrass and garlic, mixed with shallots, bean sprouts, mint and Asian basil leaves in a dressing made out of prahok, fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, garlic and bird's eye chilli, and garnished with roasted peanuts.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | raw beef, lime juice, lemongrass, garlic, fish paste, shallots, peanuts |
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| 🔥Cooking method | thinly sliced beef cured in lime juice, no cooking heat |
| 👅Flavour & style | sour, fragrant, herbaceous, spicy, umami |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | served as a salad or appetizer |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Pleah sach ko come from?
Pleah sach ko is a dish that originated in Cambodia.
What is Pleah sach ko?
Pleah sach ko is a Cambodian ceviche consisting of thinly sliced raw beef cured in lime juice flavoured with palm sugar, lemongrass and garlic, mixed with shallots, bean sprouts, mint and Asian basil leaves in a dressing made out of prahok, fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, garlic and bird's eye chilli, and garnished with roasted peanuts.