Thai Beef And Radish Salad Recipes

CRISPY THAI BEEF SALAD WITH GINGER LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for marinade, except the steak. Put the steak in the marinade, turning several times to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and as long as overnight. Let the meat come to room temperature before grilling.
• To make the dressing, whisk together all ingredients thoroughly. Set aside.
• When ready to grill, spray the grill rack with cooking spray. Heat grill to high heat. Grill the meat for 5-7 minutes turning once.
• To assemble, place all ingredients separately on a large platter. Pour dressing over and serve.

THAI BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Place the birds eye chili, garlic, cilantro stems and a small pinch of salt into a mortar and pestle. Grind until a smooth paste forms.
• Add the remaining Dressing ingredients. Adjust sugar, lime juice and fish sauce to taste. Set aside.
• Alternative: Finely mince garlic, coriander and chilli. Use side of knife to smear into paste on cutting board, then shake in jar with remaining ingredients.
• Preheat a skillet over high heat until screaming hot and smoking.
• Drizzle the beef with 1/2 tbsp of oil on both sides, then sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the beef to your liking (Note 2).
• Cook times: for steak 2cm / 4/5" thick, 2 min on each side for medium rare (until internal temp is 52°C/125°F) OR 2 1/2 min each side for medium (internal temp 57°C/135°F).
• Remove the beef from the skillet onto a plate. Loosely tent with foil and set aside for 10 minutes to rest.
• Place lettuce in a bowl, drizzle with 1 tbsp Dressing and toss.
• Slice the beef thinly against the grain (Note 2) and place in a bowl with the remaining Salad ingredients. Dress with most remaining Dressing and toss gently.
• Pile dressed lettuce onto plate(s), pile over beef and other salad ingredients.
• Sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with extra cilantro/coriander and mint leaves if using, drizzle with remaining Dressing. Serve immediately!

THAI-STYLE BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Combine beef, lettuce, radishes and green onions in large bowl; toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad between 2 plates. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.