Neua Nam Tok (Vietnamese Grilled Beef Salad) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From The Best Recipes in The World by Mark Bittman. Cook time does not include time to heat grill or preheat broiler. This can be an appetizer or a main dish if served with rice. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs steak, about 1 inch thick (strip cut works best) |
salt, to taste |
1 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 cup nam pla |
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1 garlic clove, minced |
2 shallots, sliced |
2 small fresh chili peppers, preferably thai that have been steamed and seeded and minced or 2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes |
2 teaspoons sugar |
4 cups green leaf lettuce (or combination of green and red lettuces) |
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut in half lengthwise, and sliced |
1 cup fresh mint leaves |
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves |
Directions:
1. Preheat a grill or broiler. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper, then grill for about 4 minutes per side or until medium-rare. Remove from the heat and let rest for about 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, whisk together the nam pla, lime juice, farlic, shallots, chiles, and sugar. Cut the steak into 1/4 inch slices and immediately toss the steak with the dressing.
3. Place the lettuce, cucumber, mint, and cilantro on a plate and top with the steak and dressing. Serve immediately.
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