Best 2 Yam Neua Recipes

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**Yam Nua: A Flavorful Thai Beef Salad**

Yam Nua, also known as Thai beef salad, is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the bold flavors of Thailand. This refreshing salad features tender slices of grilled or boiled beef tossed in a spicy and tangy dressing made with lime juice, fish sauce, and roasted rice powder. The addition of herbs like mint, cilantro, and basil adds a layer of freshness, while crunchy vegetables like cucumber, onion, and chili peppers provide a delightful textural contrast. This well-balanced dish offers a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, making it a popular choice among Thai food enthusiasts.

In this article, we present a collection of Yam Nua recipes that cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. From classic versions to variations that use unique ingredients or cooking techniques, these recipes offer a diverse range of options for home cooks to explore the culinary delights of Thailand. Whether you prefer your Yam Nua spicy or mild, with grilled or boiled beef, or even a vegetarian version made with tofu, there's a recipe here that will satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to experience the vibrant flavors of Yam Nua.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

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.

THAI BEEF SALAD (YAM NEUA)



THAI BEEF SALAD (YAM NEUA) image

Categories     Salad     Beef     Low Carb     Quick & Easy

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 34

For the Steak
1 ½ LB Flank Steak
Peanut Oil, Fine Sea Salt & freshly ground Black Pepper
1 Cup Low Sodium Fat Free Beef Stock
6 TBS Fresh Lime Juice
4 TBS Fish Sauce (Nam Pla)
2 tsp Brown Sugar
½ Cup Thinly Sliced Shallots
Accompaniments
8 Scallions sliced diagonally into ½ " pieces
½ Cup Mint leaves, torn
½ Cup Cilantro Leaves
½ Cup Blanched Bean Sprouts
1 5oz bag of Spring Lettuce mix
Lime Wedges for garnish
Crushed peanuts for garnish
Drizzle of Sesame Oil (Optional)
12 Grape Tomatoes, halved
1 Makrud (Kaffir) Lime leaf, finely sliced (chiffonade)
Pickled Cucumber
2 Hot House or 1 English Cucumber sliced ¼ thick
1 Carrot, peeled and julienned into 1" sticks.
¼ cup Rice (or other 5% acidity) vinegar
2 TBS lime juice
1 TBS Sugar
2 TBS water
2 tsp salt
Table Sauce
5 Cloves of garlic minced
2 TBS lime juice
2 TBS fish sauce
2 TBS water
2 tsp Brown Sugar
5 Thai Bird chilies, sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare Cucumbers Heat vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt and water to dissolve. Remove from heat and add cucumber and carrot. Refrigerate until ready to use. Make Table Sauce Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir and taste after 10 mins to adjust flavors, adding more of each ingredient as desired. Grill Steak Rub steak with oil and liberally sprinkle with salt & pepper. Direct grill over high heat to sear, about 3 mins, turn and grill another 2 mins. Meat should be rare. Remove from grill, tent with foil and let rest while assembling remaining ingredients, about 20 mins. Arrange Accompaniments Toss all ingredients except tomatoes in a large bow and spread over serving platter. To finish Bring stock, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar to a boil in a large stock pot. Remove heat. Add shallots. Slice steak into thin strips at a 45 degree angle across grain. Add any accumulated juices to stock pot. Using tongs, quickly dunk the meat, in batches, into the stock and then add to the platter. Strain cucumbers and carrots and arrange on platter. Dot with tomatoes. Drizzle remaining stock liquid over platter. Sprinkle over peanuts, sesame oil if using and lime leaf shreds. Serve passing Lime wedges and Table Sauce to spike up the flavors.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Flank steak, skirt steak, or hanger steak are all good choices for yam neua. These cuts are relatively thin and tender, which makes them ideal for quick cooking.
  • Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a mixture of lemongrass, garlic, coriander, and fish sauce helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Cook the beef over high heat: Yam neua is typically cooked over high heat in a wok or skillet. This helps to quickly sear the meat and lock in the juices.
  • Don't overcook the beef: Yam neua is best when it is cooked rare or medium-rare. Overcooking will toughen the meat.
  • Serve the beef with a dipping sauce: Yam neua is typically served with a dipping sauce made from fish sauce, lime juice, and chili peppers.

Conclusion:

Yam neua is a delicious and easy-to-make Thai beef salad. It is a popular dish that is often served as an appetizer or main course. With its bold flavors and tender beef, yam neua is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give yam neua a try!

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