Ingredients for Bangkok Beef Salad
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- fresh romaine lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
- thinly sliced fresh Thai red chili peppers (optional)
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How to Make Bangkok Beef Salad
- Heat a heavy skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add 1 cup of uncooked long-grain rice to the hot skillet. Cook, stirring constantly and shaking the pan, for 3-5 minutes, or until the rice is golden brown and fragrant. (Toasting the rice enhances its flavor).
- Remove the toasted rice from the skillet and allow to cool slightly.
- Once cooled, grind the rice into a coarse powder using a blender or spice mill.
- Add 1 lb ground beef to the same skillet. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots and 2 cloves minced garlic. Stir-fry until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Drain off any excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of the ground rice powder, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or lemon juice), 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste).
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Mound the beef mixture in the center of a large serving platter or bowl.
- Arrange fresh romaine lettuce leaves and 1/2 cup bean sprouts on either side of the meat.
- Garnish generously with 1/2 cup thinly sliced bell peppers (any color), additional fresh mint sprigs, and thinly sliced fresh chilies (optional).
- Serve immediately with extra soy sauce or fish sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
- To eat, scoop up the flavorful beef mixture with romaine leaves, topping with bean sprouts, peppers, mint, and any extra sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
40 g
Sugar
20g
Fat
23g
Carbs
6g
