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

Js Hodge
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This salad is a bit too spicy for me.


letters pakistani
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I love the flavors in this salad.


Fawaz Folajuwon olawoyin
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Noah Reardon
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I've never had Thai beef salad before. I'm excited to try this recipe.


Md Mehedi Hasan official _83
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This salad sounds delicious! I'm going to try it this weekend.


Aka Shi
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This salad is a bit too complicated for me. I'm looking for something simpler.


Noman Talash
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This salad is a great idea for a summer party. It's easy to make and everyone will love it.


Md kajal Kajal
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I'm not sure about this salad. It seems like it would be too spicy for me.


Lillian Wae
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This salad looks so delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Askhan Bhayo
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I would love to try this salad, but I don't have a grill. Can I cook the beef in a skillet instead?


Gift Ekunwe
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover steak. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time.


Sharon Rodriguez
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this salad was just the right amount of heat. It was delicious!


Perla moeales
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Jitendra Kushwaha
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Helen Gibo
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I didn't have any lemongrass on hand, so I used lime zest instead. It still turned out great!


Bala Mohammed
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This salad is a bit too spicy for me. I would recommend using less chili peppers.


Ana Fano
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


Basir Khan
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This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes. It's a great weeknight meal.


Caitlin McEnteggart
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I love the freshness of this salad. The vegetables are crisp and the herbs are aromatic. It's a great meal for a hot summer day.


Sandy Wood
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This Thai beef salad is a flavor explosion in my mouth! The combination of sweet, sour, and spicy is just perfect.


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