Certainlyh! 😊 Here’s a delicious Thai Beef Saladrecipe that you’ll love. It’s packed with vibrant flavors and perfect for warm weather. Let’s get cooking!
Classic Thai Beef Salad (Yum Nua)
Ingredients:
- For the Salad:
- 7 to 8 oz (200 - 250g) good quality beef steak (tenderloin, rib-eye, striploin, or sirloin)
- 1 cucumber, halved and sliced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Shallot, thinly sliced
- Fresh chili (adjust to your preferred level of heat)
- Fresh herbs (a combination of cilantro and mint)
- For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 fresh red chili, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
Instructions:
- Quick Prep for Thai Beef Salad:
- Season the raw beef steak with soy sauce and pepper, then let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- While it’s marinating, halve the cucumber, remove the seeds, and slice it. Halve the tomatoes, thinly slice the shallot, and gently tear the herbs.
- Grilling the Steak:
- Place the steak on an extremely hot grill to achieve grill marks. Cook until it reaches your preferred level of doneness.
- After grilling, allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain with a sharp knife.
- Thai Beef Salad Dressing:
- Mix the fish sauce, lime juice, chopped red chili, and palm sugar (or brown sugar) to create the dressing.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Combine the cucumber, tomato, shallot, fresh chili, and herbs in a bowl.
- Slice the grilled steak and add it to the salad.
- Pour over the dressing and toss everything together.
- Serve: Sprinkle with crushed peanuts if desired.
- Enjoy your zingy and fresh Thai Beef Salad! 🥗
Remember to adjust the chili and sugar levels to suit your taste. This salad is perfect for low-carb and gluten-free diets. Bon appétit! 🌟