THAI BEEF SALAD

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In 1986, Craig Claiborne wrote about "an exceptional sauce 'borrowed' from the cuisine of Thailand, where it is known as nam pla, and Vietnam, where it is known as nuoc mam." This fish sauce is made with an essence of anchovies. Claiborne said one of its best uses was in the preparation of this salad.

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound lean, tender beef, preferably fillet of beef
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
8 sprigs fresh coriander with stems and leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
8 cups reasonably packed romaine lettuce leaves broken into fairly large, bite-size pieces
1 cup coarsely chopped, trimmed scallions, green part and all
1 whole cucumber, about 1/2 pound, peeled and cut into thin rounds
2 medium-size tomatoes, about 3/4 pound, cored and cut into small wedges
1 medium-size red onion, about 1/2 pound, cut into thin rings

Steps:

  • Preheat a charcoal grill or preheat the oven broiler to high.
  • Rub the beef with the oil and set aside.
  • Combine the lime juice, fish sauce and garlic and set aside.
  • Cut off the stems of the fresh coriander. Set the tender leaves aside. Chop the stems finely and add them to the lime juice mixture. Add the hot red-pepper flakes.
  • Put the lettuce leaves, scallions, cucumber rounds, tomato wedges and red onions in a salad bowl.
  • Put the meat on the hot grill or under the broiler and grill or broil to the rare stage.
  • When the meat is cooked to the desired degree of doneness, place it while it is still hot on a board and slice it as thinly as possible. Add the hot meat to the salad bowl. Stir the sauce well and pour it over all. Toss to blend, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 2877 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Raheem Bxo
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Overall, I really enjoyed this Thai beef salad. It was flavorful, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover steak.


Annu sheikh
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This salad was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. It was so delicious and everyone loved it.


basar works
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this salad. I had to substitute some things, so I'm not sure if it tasted like it was supposed to.


Drew John
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dressing.


Amara Henley
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The beef in this salad was a bit tough. I would recommend using a more tender cut of meat.


Rosa Rosa
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Fahad Osman
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This salad is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.


Ismael OK Njarro
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I'm not a huge fan of Thai food, but this salad was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the beef was cooked perfectly.


Enrique Redonda
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the beef and the vegetables.


Matas
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I've never had Thai beef salad before, but this recipe was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Chukwuebuka Ekwegbeli
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover steak. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Fares Fateh
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I love the dressing on this salad. It's so tangy and flavorful.


Aka Shi
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The perfect summer dish!


Soonita Gaming
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Naomi Moore
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This is my favorite Thai beef salad recipe. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of the beef, peanuts, and herbs.


Brownie Johnson
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover steak.


Satish Raw
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This Thai beef salad is a flavor explosion! The combination of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy is perfectly balanced. I especially love the crunch of the peanuts and the freshness of the herbs.


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