Thai Beef Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is inspired by a traditional Thai dish and it’s a great way to enjoy a taste of Thailand in the comfort of your own home. The dish is made with marinated and grilled beef, mixed with a variety of fresh herbs, vegetables and a zesty dressing. The beef is marinated in a mix of fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and spices, giving it a bold and savoury flavour. The salad is then dressed with a tangy, sweet and spicy dressing made from fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chilli peppers. Thai Beef Salad is served cold and is a great way to enjoy a light and refreshing meal. The dish is perfect to be served as a main course or as a side dish. This recipe is perfect for a summer day, a party or any special occasion. With its perfect balance of flavours and textures, Thai Beef Salad is sure to please all palates. Enjoy!
Thai Beef Salad
Ingredients
For the beef marinade:
- 1.5 lbs of steak cut in 1-2 inch squares
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- Chili garlic oil to taste
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 2 tsp thinly sliced ginger
- 1.5 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
For the salad:
- 1 finely chopped small head of lettuce
- 1 English seedless cucumber finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
- 2 shallots finely chopped
- 1 Avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup of crushed roasted peanuts
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 green chili chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl add all the marinade ingredients to your beef and set aside to marinate for at least an hour.
- In the mean time finely chop all the salad ingredients. Wash and either spin fry or pat dry
- To make the dressing, heat all the ingredients in a saucepan and let it come to a rolling boil then lower the heat and simmer for a few minutes. Stir and set aside to cool
- In a cast iron skillet add some butter and oil. About a teaspoon of each. When hot add the beef and cook to your desired doneness.
To assemble:
- Place your chopped lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers in your salad bowl. Pour the cooled dressing on it and toss well.
- Place your beef on the salad and add your sliced avocado and garnish with chopped peanuts and enjoy!
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