Thai Beef Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 tbsp finely chopped red chilli (deseeded)
• 1/2 tbsp minced garlic (2–3 cloves)
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander/cilantro
• 4 1/2 tsp white sugar
• 4 tbsp fish sauce
• 5 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 small pinches salt
• 1 tbsp chopped mint
• 16 oz good-quality beef steak (sirloin works great)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 5 heaped cups mixed lettuce leaves
• 20 cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 small red onion (very finely sliced)
• 1 long cucumber (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup coriander/cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts or cashews (finely chopped)
• Extra coriander and mint leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix chilli, garlic, coriander, mint, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil and salt until sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet over high until smoking. Oil steak; season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Sear 2 minutes per side for medium-rare (125°F/52°C) or to preference.

4. 4

   Rest 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Toss lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, coriander and mint with half the dressing.

6. 6

   Slice steak thinly against the grain.

7. 7

   Plate salad; top with steak. Spoon over remaining dressing. Sprinkle peanuts and extra herbs.