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Cambodian Grilled Pork with Rice and Pickled Vegetables

This recipe for Cambodian Grilled Pork with Riceand Pickled Vegetables (Bai Sach Chrouk) offers a flavorful combination ofmarinated pork, tangy pickled vegetables, and jasmine rice. Perfect for a quickand easy meal that highlights the rich flavors of Cambodian cuisine.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cambodian
Servings 3
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Marinade:

  • 250 g pork neck or shoulder thinly sliced
  • 75 g coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp grated palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • ½ lime juice only
  • A dash of cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil for frying

For the Pickled Vegetables:

  • 1 medium daikon/white radish cut into matchsticks
  • 1 medium carrot julienned
  • 1 medium cucumber cut into long sticks (seeds removed)
  • 150 g sugar
  • 200 ml rice vinegar
  • 2 Thai chillies sliced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2-3 cloves garlic slightly smashed
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

For Assembly:

  • Cooked rice preferably jasmine rice
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

Step 1: Marinate the Pork

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, minced garlic, grated palm sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and cracked black pepper.
  • Add the sliced pork to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
  • Let the pork marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for a more intense flavor).

Step 2: Prepare the Pickled Vegetables

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, rice vinegar, salt, garlic cloves, and fish sauce.
  • Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
  • Once cooled, pour the pickling liquid over the prepared daikon, carrot, cucumber, and Thai chillies in a bowl or jar.
  • Allow the vegetables to pickle for at least 30 minutes. These can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Step 3: Grill or Fry the Pork

  • Heat a tablespoon of cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the marinated pork slices in batches (if necessary) and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the pork is golden brown and fully cooked.
  • Alternatively, you can grill the pork for an authentic smoky flavor.

Step 4: Serve

  • Serve the grilled pork over a bed of cooked jasmine rice.
  • Add a side of the pickled vegetables and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
  • Enjoy the sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that define this traditional Cambodian dish!

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal
Keyword Cambodian Pork
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