VIETNAMESE STEAK WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

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Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon packed lime zest
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 cloves grated or minced garlic
1 piece large jalapeño, seeds and veins removed if desired, minced
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
1 piece small seedless English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 bunch large bunch of radishes, thinly sliced
4 pieces scallions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon vegetable, peanut or olive oil (optional)
1 bag Cooked rice noodles or rice, for serving
1 pinch Sesame seeds or crushed roasted peanuts, for serving
1 bunch Fresh mint leaves or cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime zest, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic and jalapeño. Pour 1/2 of the mixture over the flank steak and let marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 24 hours). Let meat come to room temperature before cooking if necessary.
  • Combine the cucumber, radishes and scallions. Pour in just enough of the marinade sauce to coat.
  • Light the grill or heat the broiler to high. Pat steak dry with paper towels.
  • If grilling, cook until done to taste, about 3 minutes per side for rare. If broiling, heat a 10-inch skillet over high heat for 5 minutes. Add oil to pan and sear the meat for 2 minutes. Flip meat and immediately transfer pan directly to top shelf of oven and broil for 2 to 3 minutes for rare, or longer for more well-done meat. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes covered in foil.
  • Thinly slice steak and serve over cooked rice noodles or rice if desired, and top with the cucumber salad. Garnish with sesame seeds and plenty of herbs if using and serve with remaining marinade as a sauce

Tamera Thompson
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The steak was cooked perfectly and the cucumber salad was refreshing.


Sinovuyo Makokoba
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I love this recipe! The steak is always tender and juicy, and the cucumber salad is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mathapelo Yende
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The steak is elegant and flavorful, and the cucumber salad is a refreshing and light side dish.


Ghazi shah
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I've tried this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the cucumber salad is always crisp and refreshing.


Sudip Harijan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The steak is incredibly tender and flavorful, and the cucumber salad is the perfect accompaniment.


Ghouri Prince
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The steak was tender and flavorful, and the cucumber salad was refreshing and tangy.


Vitalii Khmilevskyi (Commander)
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover steak. The steak and cucumber salad are both delicious.


Mirna Mendoza
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the steak and the cucumber salad. I will definitely be making this again.


Saeed Akbar
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The marinade for the steak was excellent. The steak was tender and flavorful. The cucumber salad was also very good.


Regan Louw
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This recipe was easy to follow and the steak was cooked perfectly. I would recommend using a high-quality steak for the best results.


Alphonsus Mombo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the steak turned out tough and overcooked. The cucumber salad was also bland.


AmalBasirah Irwan
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This recipe is a winner! The steak was so flavorful and the cucumber salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


mohsin rehman
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I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out great. The steak is always tender and juicy, and the cucumber salad is always crispy and refreshing.


Hafeez Dawach
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This Vietnamese steak recipe was a hit with my family! The marinade was flavorful and the steak was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the cucumber salad, which was a refreshing and tangy complement to the steak.