Vietnamese Shaking Beef Salad Paleo Gluten Free Recipes

VIETNAMESE SHAKING BEEF (BO LUC LAC)

Steps:

• Marinate steak at least 1 hour before cooking, or overnight for best results.
• Combine garlic, oyster sauce, agave or sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil with the beef.
• For the vinaigrette combine rice vinegar with salt and sugar. It should be a balance of sour, salty and sweet.
• Thinly slice the red onion and use about 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette to pickle and set aside covered in fridge for about 10 minutes.
• Prepare bed of greens and tomatoes in a serving platter and set aside.
• Make dipping sauce by squeezing lime juice over salt and pepper in a small ramekin.
• Heat a large wok or pan over high heat.
• When very hot add 1/2 tbsp oil and when it begins to smoke, add an even layer of beef (half) and allow to sear for about 2 minutes, before "shaking" to sear the opposite sides for about another 1-2 minute more to brown all the sides.
• Repeat this with the second batch of meat using the remainder of the oil.
• Transfer beef to bed of watercress and tomatoes.
• Drizzle remainder of the vinaigrette over the beef and greens and top with pickled red onions.
• Serve with lime dipping sauce.

VIETNAMESE SHAKING BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients; set aside.
• Gently combine all salad ingredients and arrange on a platter.
• To prepare the beef: Combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce and beef in a medium bowl and toss to coat the meat evenly.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry quickly until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add the beef and quickly stir-fry it until just charred on the edges, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add to the bowl with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the pineapple and Asian basil to the beef mixture.
• Arrange the beef mixture and all its juices on the watercress and serve immediately.

NEUA NAM TOK (VIETNAMESE GRILLED BEEF SALAD)

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or broiler. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper, then grill for about 4 minutes per side or until medium-rare. Remove from the heat and let rest for about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the nam pla, lime juice, farlic, shallots, chiles, and sugar. Cut the steak into 1/4 inch slices and immediately toss the steak with the dressing.
• Place the lettuce, cucumber, mint, and cilantro on a plate and top with the steak and dressing. Serve immediately.