Thai-Style Beef Salad

An authentic and healthy midweek meal featuring griddled sirloin steak, fresh herbs, and a spicy lime and fish sauce dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 392.3 kcals 784.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 18.4 grams 36.8 grams
Fat 19.2 grams 38.4 grams
Protein 36.4 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
12 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
Palm Sugar
Grated
CondimentsSauces
90
ml
Fish Sauce
Full volume of 90ml
Fruits
2
piece
Limes
Juiced
1
piece
Limes
Cut into wedges for serving
Meat
300
g
Sirloin Steaks
Two 150g steaks
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Basil
Leaves only, torn
1
handful
Coriander
Leaves and stalks, torn
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
For brushing
Vegetables
0.25
head
Chinese Leaf
Finely sliced
2
piece
Tomatoes
Cut into wedges
2
piece
Shallots
Banana shallots or 4 small, finely sliced
0.5
piece
Cucumber
Seeds removed, sliced on diagonal
3
piece
Spring Onions
Sliced on the diagonal
2
piece
Bird's-Eye Chillies
Red, finely chopped

Steps

  • Brush the steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Griddle the steaks in a smoking pan for 3 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Rest the meat in a warm place for five minutes.
  • Finely slice Chinese leaf and shallots, and wedge the tomatoes.
  • De-seed the cucumber and slice on the diagonal.
  • Slice spring onions on the diagonal and tear the herb leaves.
  • Mix all vegetables and herbs in a large bowl.
  • Combine palm sugar and lime juice in a small bowl until dissolved.
  • Whisky in the fish sauce and chopped chillies to the dressing.
  • Thinly slice the steak on the diagonal.
  • Toss the beef and any resting juices with the salad and dressing.
  • Serve on a large plate with lime wedges.