Thai Beef Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the hanger steak with salt.
  2. 2Season the hanger steak with salt.
  3. 3Season the hanger steak with salt.
  4. 4If 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.
  5. 5If 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.
  6. 6If 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.
  7. 7Sear the steak in a pan until a good crust is achieved, flipping with tongs.
  8. 8Sear the steak in a pan until a good crust is achieved, flipping with tongs.
  9. 9Sear the steak in a pan until a good crust is achieved, flipping with tongs.
  10. 10Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest.
  11. 11Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest.
  12. 12Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest.
  13. 13Add oil to the same pan and grate garlic into it.
  14. 14Add oil to the same pan and grate garlic into it.
  15. 15Add oil to the same pan and grate garlic into it.
  16. 16Toast the garlic in the pan, scraping the fond, until golden brown.
  17. 17Toast the garlic in the pan, scraping the fond, until golden brown.
  18. 18Toast the garlic in the pan, scraping the fond, until golden brown.
  19. 19Transfer the toasted garlic and oil to a bowl.
  20. 20Transfer the toasted garlic and oil to a bowl.
  21. 21Transfer the toasted garlic and oil to a bowl.
  22. 22Add lime juice to the bowl.
  23. 23Add lime juice to the bowl.
  24. 24Add lime juice to the bowl.
  25. 25Add fish sauce to the bowl.
  26. 26Add fish sauce to the bowl.
  27. 27Add fish sauce to the bowl.
  28. 28Add sugar to the bowl.
  29. 29Add sugar to the bowl.
  30. 30Add sugar to the bowl.
  31. 31Add chilies to the bowl (adjusting amount for desired heat).
  32. 32Add chilies to the bowl (adjusting amount for desired heat).
  33. 33Add chilies to the bowl (adjusting amount for desired heat).
  34. 34Chop green chilies.
  35. 35Chop green chilies.
  36. 36Chop green chilies.
  37. 37Add chopped chilies to the bowl and toss with the dressing.
  38. 38Add chopped chilies to the bowl and toss with the dressing.
  39. 39Add chopped chilies to the bowl and toss with the dressing.
  40. 40Add shallots to the dressing and mix.
  41. 41Add shallots to the dressing and mix.
  42. 42Add shallots to the dressing and mix.
  43. 43Add tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, mint, and basil to the bowl.
  44. 44Add tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, mint, and basil to the bowl.
  45. 45Add tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, mint, and basil to the bowl.
  46. 46Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.
  47. 47Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.
  48. 48Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.
  49. 49Add the sliced steak and any accumulated juices to the salad bowl.
  50. 50Add the sliced steak and any accumulated juices to the salad bowl.
  51. 51Add the sliced steak and any accumulated juices to the salad bowl.
  52. 52Toast rice in a dry pan until golden brown.
  53. 53Toast rice in a dry pan until golden brown.
  54. 54Toast rice in a dry pan until golden brown.
  55. 55Transfer the toasted rice to a mortar and pestle and grind it into a powder.
  56. 56Transfer the toasted rice to a mortar and pestle and grind it into a powder.
  57. 57Transfer the toasted rice to a mortar and pestle and grind it into a powder.
  58. 58Add the toasted rice powder to the salad.
  59. 59Add the toasted rice powder to the salad.
  60. 60Add the toasted rice powder to the salad.
  61. 61Toss all ingredients together thoroughly to combine.
  62. 62Toss all ingredients together thoroughly to combine.
  63. 63Toss all ingredients together thoroughly to combine.
  64. 64Serve the Thai beef salad.
  65. 65Serve the Thai beef salad.
  66. 66Serve the Thai beef salad.

Ingredients

  • Hanger steak
  • Hanger steak
  • Hanger steak
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Lime juice
  • Lime juice
  • Lime juice
  • Fish sauce
  • Fish sauce
  • Fish sauce
  • Sugar
  • Sugar
  • Sugar
  • Chilies
  • Chilies
  • Chilies
  • Shallots
  • Shallots
  • Shallots
  • Tomatoes
  • Tomatoes
  • Tomatoes
  • Cucumbers
  • Cucumbers
  • Cucumbers
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Mint
  • Mint
  • Mint
  • Basil
  • Basil
  • Basil
  • Toasted rice powder
  • Toasted rice powder
  • 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.