What is Sach Ko Ang?
Skewered beef grilled on charcoal with Kampot pepper sauce — popular BBQ street food.
- Price range: $0.50–2 per skewer
- Spice level: Mild
- Best cities to try it: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampot
- Night markets are the best places. Each skewer is cheap, so try several with different sauces.
Sach Ko Ang
$0.50–2 per skewerសាច់គោអាំង
These smoky beef skewers are a favorite evening snack across Cambodia. Thin slices of marinated beef are threaded onto bamboo skewers and grilled over hot charcoal at street-side barbecue stations. The marinade varies but often includes lemongrass, garlic, soy sauce, and sugar. They're served with a Kampot pepper and lime dipping sauce and sometimes pickled vegetables.
Key Ingredients
- beef
- lemongrass
- garlic
- soy sauce
- sugar
- Kampot pepper
- lime
Dietary Information
Insider Tip
Night markets are the best places. Each skewer is cheap, so try several with different sauces.
Frequently Asked Questions
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