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Yum Nua Thai Beef Salad Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Thai beef salad, perfected from a cherished family recipe! This Yum Nua boasts thinly sliced, perfectly seared steak tossed in a zesty lime dressing with fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables. A delicious and easy weeknight meal that's sure to become a family favorite. Get ready for a taste of Thailand!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 373.4 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 4.2 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yum Nua Thai Beef Salad

  • 2 (10 ounce) New York strip steaks
  • 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 - 3 bird's eye chiles, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemongrass, minced
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • cooked rice (optional)

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How to Make Yum Nua Thai Beef Salad

  1. **Make the dressing:** In a small bowl, crush the minced garlic and bird's eye chilies into a paste using the flat side of a knife. Add lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
  2. **Sear the steak:** Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, or until desired doneness (5-6 minutes for medium-rare, longer for medium).
  3. **Rest the steak:** Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
  4. **Assemble the salad:** In a large bowl, combine the sliced steak, mint, shallots, cilantro, and cucumber.
  5. **Dress and serve:** Pour the dressing over the beef and toss gently to combine. Line a serving platter with romaine leaves and pile the beef salad on top. Serve immediately with cooked rice, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

61 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

38g

Carbs

6g

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