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Thai Beef Salad Recipe

Spicy Thai Beef Salad Recipe for Easy Fresh Flavor

This Spicy Thai Beef Salad Recipe combines vibrant flavors with fresh ingredients, creating a delightful dish that can be ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 whole Jalapeno Minced
  • 2 whole Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Can be substituted with soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Lemongrass Use the tender white core only
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Can be swapped with honey
  • 1 pinch Red Chile Flakes Optional based on taste preference
For the Salad
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Used for searing the steak
  • 1 pound New York Strip Steak Can substitute with flank steak or grilled chicken
  • 0.5 cup Uncooked Jasmine Rice For making toasted rice powder
  • 0.5 cup Shallots Thinly sliced
  • 1 handful Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 1 handful Fresh Cilantro Leaves
  • 1 head Lettuce Any leafy greens can be used
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Sliced, use English or Persian for less seeds

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mortar and Pestle or Food Processor
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dressing: Mince garlic and jalapeño. Combine with the juice of limes, fish sauce, minced lemongrass, brown sugar, and red chile flakes in a bowl. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
  2. Toast the Rice: In a skillet, toast uncooked jasmine rice over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Let cool, then grind into a coarse powder.
  3. Cook the Steak: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, season steak, and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side. Let it rest before slicing thinly.
  4. Combine the Salad: In a bowl, mix sliced steak, shallots, mint, and cilantro. Drizzle dressing over and toss to combine.
  5. Serve the Salad: Lay lettuce on a platter, top with steak mixture, garnish with tomatoes and cucumbers, and sprinkle with toasted rice powder before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Ensure that the steak is not overcooked; resting helps retain its juices. Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, and store components separately for freshness if making in advance.

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