Spicy Asian Beef in Lettuce Cups

Lemongrass, ginger, and soy marinated beef served in lettuce leaves with glass noodles, carrot, and toasted sesame seeds.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 660.1 kcals 2640.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 67.1 grams 268.5 grams
Fat 26.1 grams 104.2 grams
Protein 38.2 grams 152.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
30
ml
15
ml
Oyster Sauce
1 tbsp, to taste
GrainsCereals
300
g
Rice Glass Noodles
softened in boiling water
Meat
600
g
Sirloin Steak
3 x 200g pieces, sliced into thin strips
NutsSeeds
3
stalk
Lemongrass
roughly chopped
1
bunch
Coriander
stalks separated for marinade, leaves reserved
2
tbsp
Sesame Seeds
toasted
1
handful
Coriander
fresh leaves for garnish
OilsFats
1
dash
Sesame Oil
to taste
1
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
flavourless oil for frying
Vegetables
5
cm
Ginger
fresh root, peeled
1
piece
Red Chilli
roughly chopped
1
piece
Carrot
grated
20
piece
Lettuce
large Little Gem or small Iceberg leaves

Steps

  • Pulse lemongrass, ginger, chilli, and coriander stalks in a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Mix in soy sauce and sesame oil then marinate the steak strips.
  • Soak rice noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes until soft then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan until brown.
  • Fry marinated steak in a high-heat oiled pan for one minute per side.
  • Add remaining marinade to the pan for the final minute of cooking then top with chopped coriander.
  • Toss noodles with grated carrot and oyster sauce then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Spoon noodles and steak into lettuce leaves and garnish with coriander leaves to serve.