Best 5 Thai Beef Salad Yam Neua Recipes

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**Thai Beef Salad (Yam Nua): A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Prepare yourself for a tantalizing journey into the vibrant world of Thai cuisine with our exquisite Thai Beef Salad, also known as Yam Nua. This authentic dish is a harmonious blend of spicy, sour, and refreshing flavors, expertly crafted to ignite your taste buds. Join us as we explore the depths of this culinary masterpiece, with two variations to suit your preferences: a traditional Yam Nua recipe and a simplified version for those in a time crunch. Both variations promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

**Traditional Yam Nua: An Explosion of Authentic Flavors**

Our traditional Yam Nua recipe is a testament to the culinary artistry of Thailand. Succulent beef strips are marinated in a symphony of zesty lime juice, fragrant lemongrass, and a hint of fish sauce, creating a tantalizing base for the salad. Crunchy shallots, fiery chilies, and aromatic herbs like mint, cilantro, and basil add layers of texture and flavor. The dressing, a perfect balance of sour, sweet, and spicy, brings the entire dish together, leaving you craving more.

**Simplified Yam Nua: Convenience Without Compromise**

For those seeking a quicker route to this culinary delight, our simplified Yam Nua recipe offers convenience without compromising on taste. Using pre-cooked beef strips and a store-bought dressing, this version streamlines the preparation process while still delivering an authentic Thai flavor profile. You'll relish the same balance of heat, sourness, and freshness, making this recipe a perfect choice for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.

**Embark on a Culinary Journey with Yam Nua**

Whether you choose the traditional or simplified version, our Thai Beef Salad (Yam Nua) promises an unforgettable culinary adventure. Its vibrant flavors and textures will transport you to the bustling streets of Thailand, where this dish is a beloved staple. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Thailand.

Let's cook with our recipes!

YAM NEUA (GRILLED THAI BEEF SALAD)



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This grilled Thai Beef Salad, Yam Neua, is a simple salad with a bright and tangy Thai dressing, making for an easy and lighter way to enjoy your leftover summer grilled steak.

Provided by Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb flat iron steak (or flank steak, at room temperature)
Salt and pepper
1 lime, (juiced (roughly 3 Tbsp juice))
1 ½ Tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp sugar ((palm sugar if you can find it))
1 Thai chili (or ½ jalapeno or Serrano, minced)
2 heads romaine lettuce
1 cucumber, (sliced)
2 Roma tomatoes, (sliced or ½ c cherry tomatoes, halved)
½ small red onion, (sliced)
1 c fresh cilantro (coarsely chopped)
½ c mint leaves, (coarsely chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat your grill (or skillet) to a high heat. (Roughly 450F. You should be able to hold your hand a few inches from the cooking surface for 3-4 seconds.)
  • Sprinkle steak generously with salt and pepper. Grill until your desired doneness is reached. (About 5 minutes on each side for medium. Actual cooking time will depend on the thickness of your steak and the heat of your grill)
  • Remove the steak from the grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain into bite size pieces.
  • While the beef is resting, prepare the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients.
  • Arrange the grilled meat on the bed of lettuce and garnish with remaining salad ingredients. Top with the dressing, as desired.

YUM NUA - THAI BEEF SALAD



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This is my mom's specialty. I hated it as a little kid, but now I adore it and make it often. It was hard to nail my mom's recipe down to measurements, but we figured that this was the closest we could get without saying "eyeball" it. The flavors are the classic Thai mix of salty, sour, sweet and spicy.

Provided by shimmerchk

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 -10 ounces New York strip steaks (about 1 1/2 in thick)
salt and pepper
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup shallot, sliced thin
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems, and leaves
1/4 cup mint leaf (loosely packed to measure and then, chopped)
1 medium cucumber, seeded and sliced
4 -6 romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Thai chiles, minced (more or less depending on the heat desired)
2 tablespoons very thinly sliced lemongrass, crush slices with the back of knife after slicing
1 1/2 teaspoons palm sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar, can be substituted
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Start making the dressing by crushing the minced garlic and bird chili peppers together against the cutting board with the flat side of your knife to make a paste.
  • Put this paste in a small bowl and add lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
  • Whisk together to combine and set aside.
  • To cook the steak, heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Sear the steak on one side and continue to cook 5-6 minutes.
  • Turn over steak and cook for another 5 minutes or until medium rare or medium.
  • Remove from heat and let stand on cutting board for 5 minutes.
  • After meat has rested, slice steak very thinly.
  • In a large bowl, add beef (and any juices left on cutting board), mint, shallots, cilantro and cucumber.
  • Pour the dressing on top and toss gently.
  • Line a serving platter with romaine leaves and pile beef salad on top.
  • Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.4, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 91.8, Sodium 1488, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 27.7

YAM NUEA - THAI BEEF SALAD



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Make and share this Yam Nuea - Thai Beef Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb center cut beef tenderloin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar, to taste, if desired
2 small Thai red chili peppers (or serrano) or 2 small Thai green chili, minced (or serrano)
1/2 cup thinly slices shallot (about 2 large)
4 scallions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup packed fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 seedless cucumber

Steps:

  • Prepare grill (or preheat broiler).
  • Halve tenderloin horizontally to form 2 approximately 1-inch-thick pieces.
  • Rub both sides of each piece with black pepper, pressing it into meat.
  • Grill beef on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 5 to 8 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
  • (Alternatively, broil beef on oiled rack of a broiler pan about 3 to 5 inches from heat 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.) Transfer beef to a cutting board and cool 30 minutes (I actually prefer it warm).
  • If desired, chill beef, loosely wrapped, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day to facilitate thin slicing.
  • But beef across grain into very thin slices.
  • In a large bowl stir together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chilies until combined will (sugar should be dissolved if using).
  • Add beef, shallots, scallions, coriander, and mint and toss will.
  • Score cucumber lengthwise with tines of a fork and cut crosswise into thin slices.
  • Arrange cucumber around edge of a platter and mound beef salad in center.
  • Garnish beef with coriander sprig and serve with rice.

TASTE OF THAI BEEF SALAD - YAM NUEA



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From the Taste of Thai company. This recipe from the label looked so interesting that it needed to be shared.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb flank steak
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (A Taste of Thai Fish Sauce is in the Asian food aisle at the supermarket)
2 tablespoons minced red chili peppers
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small red onion, sliced thinly
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 scallions, chopped (green onions)
1 head lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces (or greens of your choice)

Steps:

  • Grill or broil flank steak.
  • Slice into thin bite size pieces.
  • Chill.
  • Combine lime juice, fish sauce, minced red chili peppers, and garlic in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Add red onion, cucumber, cilantro, scallions and chilled steak.
  • Toss together well and serve over torn lettuce.

YAM NEUA



Yam Neua image

Categories     Salad     Backyard BBQ     Lime     Mint     Beef Tenderloin     Cucumber     Hot Pepper     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 as part of a rice based meal

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound center cut beef tenderloin at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (preferably naam pla), or to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar, or to taste, if desired
2 to 3 small fresh red or green Thai (bird) chilies or serrano chilies, or to taste, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
1/2 cup thinly slices shallots (about 2 large)
4 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup packed fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 seedless cucumber
Garnish: fresh coriander sprigs
Accompaniment:Thai Sticky Rice or Thai Jasmine Rice

Steps:

  • Prepare grill (or preheat broiler).
  • Halve tenderloin horizontally to form 2 approximately 1-inch-thick pieces. Rub both sides of each piece with black pepper, pressing it into meat.
  • Grill beef on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 5 to 8 minutes on each side for medium-rare. (Alternatively, broil beef on oiled rack of a broiler pan about 3 to 5 inches from heat 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.) Transfer beef to a cutting board and cool 30 minutes. If desired, chill beef, loosely wrapped, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day to facilitate thin slicing. But beef across grain into very thin slices.
  • In a large bowl stir together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chilies until combined will (sugar should be dissolved if using).
  • Add beef, shallots, scallions, coriander, and mint and toss will. Score cucumber lengthwise with tines of a fork and cut crosswise into thin slices.
  • Arrange cucumber around edge of a platter and mound beef salad in center. Garnish beef with coriander sprig and serve with rice.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef: This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and tender. Look for flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin steak.
  • Slice the beef thinly against the grain: This will help it cook quickly and evenly.
  • Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes: This will help it absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Cook the beef over high heat: This will help it develop a nice char and keep it tender.
  • Don't overcook the beef: It should be cooked to medium-rare or medium, otherwise it will become tough.
  • Use fresh herbs and vegetables: This will give your salad the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the flavors: Add more or less of any ingredient to suit your taste.

Conclusion:

Thai beef salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.

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