Spiced Salad of Braised Beef with Roasted Rice

Slow-braised beef skirt in coconut milk and aromatics, tossed with a zesty green mango salad and crunchy roasted rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 821.3 kcals 1642.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 66.4 grams 132.8 grams
Fat 42.1 grams 84.2 grams
Protein 44.2 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
100 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Palm Sugar
or dark sugar
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Fish Sauce
Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
2
tbsp
Fish Sauce
Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice only
1
piece
Green Mango
shredded
0.5
piece
Green Papaya
shredded
GrainsCereals
100
g
Basmati Rice
soaked, drained, roasted and crushed
Liquids
400
ml
Meat
300
g
Beef Skirt
piece; can also use shin or strap from the fillet or sirloin
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Galangal
thumb-sized
2
stems
Lemongrass
bruised
6
piece
1
bunch
Coriander
leaves only
1
bunch
Mint
torn leaves only
1
bunch
Thai Basil
leaves only; or ordinary basil
Vegetables
1
piece
Ginger
thumb-sized; root; roughly chopped
2
piece
Red Chillies
dried; de-seeded; toasted and crushed
2
handfuls
4
piece
Thai Shallots
thinly sliced

Steps

  • Toss the beef with fish sauce and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Drain excess fish sauce from the beef.
  • Combine beef, coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, ginger, and lime leaves in a roasting tray.
  • Cover the tray with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 220°C.
  • Remove foil, turn the beef, and cook for another hour until liquid evaporates and meat browns.
  • Transfer meat to a plate to cool at room temperature.
  • Slice the cooled beef into thick pieces.
  • Pound chillies, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a mortar to make the dressing.
  • Toss shredded mango, beansprouts, and shallots together in a large bowl.
  • Mix in the dressing and beef then rest for 5 minutes.
  • Toss in the herbs and serve topped with crushed roasted rice.