Easy Thai Beef Salad
Thai Beef Salad is one of my personal favourites and this deliciously simple recipe is no exception. Perfect from the first mouthful to the last.
Servings: 2 Serves
Calories: 352kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
- 1 tablespoon gold sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
- Zest and juice of half a lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free fish sauce
- 1 long red chilli deseeded and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup coriander leaves
- 300 g sirloin
SALAD
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- ½ small cucumber thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion finely sliced
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- ¼ cup coriander leaves
TO SERVE
- 2 tablespoons peanuts roughly chopped (or almonds)
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and reserve.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper. Sear on a chargrill or hot frypan. Cook to personal preference. Remove from heat and rest 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile mix salad and dressing to combine. Pile the salad into bowl. Slice beef into strips and serve on top of salad. Garnish with nuts and extra chilli if using.
THERMAL METHOD
- Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and reserve. (TM – 10 seconds/speed 4).
- Season sirloin with salt and pepper and sear on a chargrill or hot frypan. Cook to personal preference. Remove from heat and rest 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile mix salad and dressing to combine. Pile salad into bowl. Slice beef into strips and serve on top of salad. Garnish with nuts and extra chilli if using.
Notes
STORAGE
The salad once dressed should be consumed immediately.
INGREDIENTS
Gold sweetener can be found in the supermarket.
Seasonings can be added to make a Thai fusion salad, or to add a change of flavor. Try Chermoula Spice Rub for a North African Beef Salad or try Cajun Spices for something a bit different.
Gluten free fish sauce is found in the sauce and Asian foods aisle in most supermarkets.
I use Gourmet Garden lemongrass paste in this recipe. Alternatively, use fresh lemon grass finely minced or grated .
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2941IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 4mg | Magnesium: 92mg | Net Carbs: 3g