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Fragrant Sach Ko Ang Inspired Beef Kofta Ciabatta

Fragrant Sach Ko Ang Inspired Beef Kofta Ciabatta

with Sweet Chilli Sauce, Pickled Carrot Salad and Peanuts
3.5(265)Review SummaryRead review summary highlights
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 14, 2026
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Calories
: 
730 kcal
Protein
: 
37.4g protein
Total
: 
35 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Soya
  • Barley
  • Peanut
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Rye
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Nuts
  • Pistachio nuts
  • Pecan Nuts
  • Almonds
  • Cashew nuts
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Sesame
  • Hazelnuts
  • Walnuts
  • Brazil nuts

A lasting French influence means Cambodia, like Vietnam, eats more bread than almost every other country in Asia. A French style baguette is most popular, which is what we've filled with deliciously fragrant beef koftas, with flavours inspired by the Cambodian street food dish sach ko ang. Though typically made with diced beef, we've made koftas to carry the flavour!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Carrot

15 milliliter(s)

Rice Vinegar

10 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

22 grams

Ginger, Garlic & Lemongrass Puree

10 grams

Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

240 grams

British Beef Mince

2 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten May be present: Cereals containing gluten, Rye)

25 grams

Salted Peanuts

(Contains: Peanut May be present: Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Pecan Nuts, Almonds, Cashew nuts, Macadamia Nuts, Sesame, Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Brazil nuts)

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

48 grams

Sweet Chilli Sauce

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar

1 tbsp

Water for the Breadcrumbs

1 tbsp

Honey

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

Energy (kJ)3054 kJ
Energy (kcal)730 kcal
Fat34 g
of which saturates8.7 g
Carbohydrate72.2 g
of which sugars23.7 g
Dietary Fibre6.2 g
Protein37.4 g
Salt3.2 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Bowl
•Garlic Press
•Peeler
•Baking Tray
•Rolling Pin

Cooking Steps

Pickle the Carrot
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

Trim and peel the carrot. Use the peeler to peel long ribbons down the length of the carrot, stopping at the core.

In a medium bowl, combine the rice vinegar and sugar (see pantry for amount). Season with salt, then add the carrot ribbons. Toss to coat, then set aside to pickle.

Make your Meatballs
2

In a large bowl, combine the garlic, soy sauce, ginger, garlic & lemongrass puree, breadcrumbs and the water for the breadcrumbs (see pantry for amount), then add the beef mince. Season with salt and pepper and mix together with your hands.

Shape into mini sausage shapes, 4 per person. Flatten to make koftas. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

Time to Bake
3

Pop the koftas on a large baking tray.

When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until browned on the outside and cooked through, 12-15 mins. IMPORTANT: The meatballs are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Bring on the Bread
4

Next, halve the ciabattas. 

Pop the ciabattas into the oven to warm through, 2-3 mins.

Meanwhile, crush the peanuts in the unopened sachet using a rolling pin.

Finishing Touches
5

When everything's ready, drizzle the honey (see pantry for amount) over the koftas and turn to glaze.

Add the baby leaves to the carrot pickle, along with a drizzle of oil. Toss to combine.

Finish and Serve
6

Share the ciabattas between your plates. Spread over the mayo (see pantry for amount). Fill with the koftas, drizzle over the sweet chilli sauce and add a handful of pickled salad and sandwich shut.

Serve the remaining pickled carrot salad alongside. Sprinkle over the peanuts to finish.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty koftas, with some praising the lemongrass flavour; others found it overpowering.
  • Ease of prep: Reviewers found this meal quick and easy to prepare, with straightforward instructions.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding feta and extra sweet chilli sauce to boost flavour. Try serving with seasoned potato wedges for a more filling meal.
  • Portions: Several customers felt the meal wasn't filling enough, especially due to smaller-than-expected bread portions.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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