Spicy Thai Beef Salad (Yam Nuea)
A vibrant and flavorful Thai beef salad featuring grilled beef, fresh herbs, and a spicy dressing. Uses toasted sesame seeds instead of peanuts for added crunch and flavor.
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Ingredients
- about 450 g Beef Sirloin Steak
- 6 cups Mixed Greens
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 medium Tomato
- 1/2 medium Red Onion
- 1/2 cup Cilantro
- 1/4 cup Mint
- 3 tbsp Lime Juice
- 3 tbsp Fish Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 small Red Chili
- 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a medium bowl, combine the about 450 g Beef Sirloin Steak, 3 tbsp Lime Juice, 3 tbsp Fish Sauce, and 1 tbsp Sugar. Let this marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated about 450 g Beef Sirloin Steak for 4-6 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 58°C for medium-rare. Remove the beef from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. After resting, slice the beef thinly against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
- 3While the beef is resting, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine the 6 cups Mixed Greens, 1 medium Cucumber (sliced), 2 medium Tomato (chopped), 1/2 medium Red Onion (thinly sliced), 1/2 cup Cilantro (chopped), and 1/4 cup Mint (chopped).
- 4Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tbsp Lime Juice, 3 tbsp Fish Sauce, 1 tbsp Sugar, and 1 small Red Chili (finely minced).
- 5Add the sliced beef to the large bowl with the salad ingredients.
- 6Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 7Sprinkle the 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds over the top of the salad just before serving.
Substitutions
Peanuts → Toasted Sesame Seeds
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