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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

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on September 30, 2025

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!

Tags:
Calorie Smart
Low Carb
High Protein
Allergens:
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten
Soya
Barley
Peanut

The quantities provided above are averages only.

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

Total35 minutes
Active 30 minutes
DifficultyEasy
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, Cereals containing gluten, Barley May contain traces of: Cereals containing gluten, Rye)

25 grams

Salted Peanuts

(Contains: Peanut May contain traces of: 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
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Bowl
Garlic Press
Peeler
Baking Tray
Rolling Pin

Instructions

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.

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