Thai Beef Salad
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Season the hanger steak with salt.
- 2If time allows, salt the steak a day in advance and let it sit uncovered overnight to season it from within and dry the outside for a better crust.
- 3Sear the steak in a pan until a good crust is achieved, flipping with tongs.
- 4Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest.
- 5Add oil to the same pan and grate garlic into it.
- 6Toast the garlic in the pan, scraping the fond, until golden brown.
- 7Transfer the toasted garlic and oil to a bowl.
- 8Add lime juice to the bowl.
- 9Add fish sauce to the bowl.
- 10Add sugar to the bowl.
- 11Add chilies to the bowl (adjusting amount for desired heat).
- 12Chop green chilies.
- 13Add chopped chilies to the bowl and toss with the dressing.
- 14Add shallots to the dressing and mix.
- 15Add tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, mint, and basil to the bowl.
- 16Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.
- 17Add the sliced steak and any accumulated juices to the salad bowl.
- 18Toast rice in a dry pan until golden brown.
- 19Transfer the toasted rice to a mortar and pestle and grind it into a powder.
- 20Add the toasted rice powder to the salad.
- 21Toss all ingredients together thoroughly to combine.
- 22Serve the Thai beef salad.
Ingredients
- Hanger steak
- Salt
- Garlic
- Lime juice
- Fish sauce
- Sugar
- Chilies
- Shallots
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Cilantro
- Mint
- Basil
- Toasted rice powder
Equipment
PanTongsBaking sheetWire rackMicroplaneSpatulaBowlLime squeezerKnifeCutting boardMortar and pestle
Tips
- Salt the steak a day in advance and let it sit uncovered overnight to season it from within and dry the outside, which helps achieve the ultimate crust when searing.
- For hanger steak, medium doneness is best.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain to keep it tender.
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