Tofu Lok Lak (ឡុកឡាក់តៅហ៊ូ) — Cambodian Food Encyclopedia
Vegetarian version of Cambodia's famous Lok Lak with crispy fried tofu cubes.
What is Tofu Lok Lak?
Vegetarian version of Cambodia's famous Lok Lak with crispy fried tofu cubes.
- Price range: $2.50–6
- Spice level: Mild
- Best cities to try it: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang
- A great vegetarian option that doesn't sacrifice flavor. The pepper-lime sauce makes it special.
Tofu Lok Lak
$2.50–6ឡុកឡាក់តៅហ៊ូ
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A modern adaptation of the classic Lok Lak, this version substitutes beef with firm tofu that's been cubed and pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining silky inside. Served on the same bed of fresh vegetables with the signature Kampot pepper-lime dipping sauce. Found mainly in tourist-oriented restaurants and vegetarian eateries.
Key Ingredients
- firm tofu
- soy sauce
- oyster sauce
- lettuce
- tomato
- onion
- Kampot pepper
- lime
Where to Find
- vegetarian restaurants
- tourist restaurants
- modern Khmer restaurants
Best Cities
Dietary Information
✓ vegetarian✓ dairy-free
Insider Tip
A great vegetarian option that doesn't sacrifice flavor. The pepper-lime sauce makes it special.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tofu Lok Lak is typically made with firm tofu, soy sauce, oyster sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, Kampot pepper and lime.
Tofu Lok Lak has a spice level of "Mild".
The listed price range for Tofu Lok Lak is $2.50–6.
More Grilled & Fried Dishes
- Ginger Stir-Fry (ឆាខ្ញី)
- Stir-Fried Eggplant (ឆាត្រប់ដុត)
- Beef with Lemongrass (សាច់គោឆាគ្រឿង)
- Sweet & Salty Dried Fish (ត្រីឈូឆី)
- Chicken with Ginger (សាច់មាន់ឆាខ្ញី)
- Pork with Lemongrass (ឆាគ្រឿងសាច់ជ្រូក)
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