Vietnamese Beef Salad

Makes 4 servings
JamieJamie

ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red chili paste
  • 1 lb flank steak, slice 1/4" thick
  • 4 oz dried thin rice noodles
  • 1 head butter lettuce, large leaves torn in half
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut in strips with spiral cutter
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • Vietnamese dipping sauce for serving

directions

  • 1

    In bowl, whisk together garlic, lemongrass, brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil and chili past. Add beef; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.

  • 2

    Cook noodles according to package instructions; rinse with cold water. On large platter, arrange lettuce, noodles and carrots.

  • 3

    Preheat grill pan over high heat. Cook beef, turning once, about 1 minute per side. Arrange beef on salad. Garnish with peanuts, cilantro and mint. Serve with dipping sauce.

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