Beef Satays over Thai Salad

Serves: 4

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ingredients

1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 stalks lemongrass, bottom third only, peeled and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 3/4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)
1 tablespoon water
3/4 teaspoon rice-wine vinegar
Pinch dried red-pepper flakes
1 small head romaine lettuce, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips (about 1 quart)
2 carrots, grated
1 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and diced
1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint